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Traders Point Christian Church
Traders Point is a gospel-centered church that gathers for worship, studies God’s Word, and impacts communities through service in Indianapolis and around the world. To find out more, visit tpcc.org.
In this message, Carmel Campus Pastor Bart Shaw addresses this question: “Are you seeking Jesus, or just seeking what He can do for you?” He has already done enough. The real question is whether you'll trust Him or keep demanding proof.
Bart Shaw • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 8:1-13
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Jesus reveals that His Kingdom is for all people. Through the faith of a Gentile woman and the healing of a deaf man, we see that no one is beyond God's reach. In this message, Pastor Ryan Bramlett teaches how followers of Jesus are called to carry the burdens of others through humble, persistent prayer, trusting that God's grace is more than enough.
Ryan Bramlett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 7:24-37
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We know rest is essential, and as Christians, we long for the lasting soul rest only God can give. Yet we often chase peace through performance, rules, or appearances. In this message, Guest Speaker Carl Kuhl shows that true rest isn't found in human effort but in surrendering to the overwhelming grace of Jesus Christ.
Carl Kuhl • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 7:1-19
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Fear is something we all experience, but it doesn't have to define us. In this message, guest speaker Carl Kuhl unpacks what the Bible means when it calls us to fear God and how a right view of Him changes the way we face everything else.
Carl Kuhl • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 6:45-56
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Every covenant promise has a covenant premise. Before Abraham experienced God's promises, he had to trust God's process. In this message, Guest Speaker Terrence Mullings preaches on how the pathway to the promise is not a place, a plan, or a possession. Ultimately, the pathway to the promise is Jesus.
Terrence Mullings • I've Got a Word for You • Genesis 12:1-5
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A true lasting legacy isn't that people remember us; it's that people know God because of us. In this message, Guest Speaker Crawford Loritts preaches on how faith doesn't automatically transfer from one generation to the next. It must be intentionally taught, modeled, and shared so that future generations will place their hope in God.
Dr. Crawford Loritts • I've Got a Word for You • 1 Kings 2:1-4
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The world breaks everyone, but not everyone comes out stronger. In 2 Timothy 2:1-7, Paul gives Timothy three pictures of strength: a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer. What they share is the willingness to embrace two things: resistance and rest. Growing stronger is not accidental. It requires discipline, submission, and patience, and it is made possible only through the grace of Jesus Christ.
Scott Nickell • I've Got a Word for You • 2 Timothy 2:1-7
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We live in a world where truth is what you make it and firm statements are seen as intolerant, but Jesus calls us to see truth in Him alone. In this message, Guest Speaker David Nasser teaches on how Jesus’ bold claims about who He is aren’t exclusive but, rather, the freedom we all need.
David Nasser • I've Got a Word for You
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Worry is a pattern that can be broken. In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches His followers to pray for daily bread – a simple, consistent prayer that redirects anxious hearts from tomorrow's uncertainty to today's provision. In this message, Guest Speaker Filmore Bouldes teaches that God does not just want to meet needs in crisis; He wants to be trusted in the ordinary. When we bring our daily needs to Him instead of carrying them ourselves, worry loses its grip.
Filmore Bouldes • I've Got a Word for You
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Most of us know what it feels like to not be enough. In Mark 6, Jesus takes five loaves, two fish, and a group of exhausted disciples and feeds thousands, not because they had enough to offer, but because they offered what they had. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches how you can take whatever you are carrying right now, and bring it to the One who turns not enough into more than enough.
Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 6:30-44
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When God shuts the door, it is not the end of the story. Through two mothers in impossible situations, 2 Kings 4 shows us that God does His most profound work behind closed doors. In this Mother’s Day message, guest speaker Ashley Weece gives a message on how the invitation in every shut door is the same: obedient surrender to the God who is already at work in what we cannot see.
Ashley Weece • Easter with Traders Point • 2 Kings 4:1–37
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You can know Jesus by name and still miss His power. Familiarity with Jesus is not the same as following Him. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett explores what it looks like to move beyond knowing about Jesus to truly knowing Him, and what it means to stay on mission when following Him costs something.
Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 6:1-13
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Jesus called John the Baptist the greatest person ever born, and it had nothing to do with fame, wealth, or influence. In this message, Guest Speaker Mike Breaux teaches how John’s life reveals four qualities that define a truly great life: embracing who God made you to be, going low and lifting others high, being honest with God in every season, and standing strong with eternity in view.
Mike Breaux • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 6:1-29
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Waiting is one of the hardest things God asks of us. When prayers go unanswered and silence stretches on, it is easy to wonder whether He has forgotten us or moved on to someone else. In this message from Mark 5, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett shows that what looks like a delay is often a divine appointment in disguise. Jesus is never too late, never too distracted, and He has not overlooked you.
Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 5:21-43
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Through a live demonstration with an unbroken horse, Todd Pierce from Riding High Ministries brings to life what it really looks like to trust God. In this message, the way Todd connects with the horse paints a vivid picture of how Jesus pursues us, meets us in our fear, and patiently leads us into the freedom we were always meant to walk in.
Todd Pierce • Born Wild Weekend
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The resurrection is not a feeling or a philosophy. It is an event, and everything depends on whether it actually happened. In this Easter message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett walks through Mark 15 and 16 to show that Jesus was undeniably dead and that the tomb was undeniably empty. If the tomb is empty, nothing is impossible. Dead things come back to life, broken things get restored, and anyone who receives it can walk in the same power that raised Jesus from the grave.
Aaron Brockett • Easter with Traders Point • Mark 15:42-16:16
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Storms don't ask permission, and they don't wait for a convenient time. They hit suddenly, and when they do, it's easy to wonder whether God is aware or even cares. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett walks through Mark 4 and 5 to show that Jesus holds authority over every storm we face, whether external or internal. The question is never whether he can handle it, but whether we will fear the storm or fear the Lord who commands it.
Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 4:35-41, 5:1-20
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The Kingdom of God rarely looks the way we expect it to. It doesn't arrive with spectacle or force — it starts small, grows quietly, and spreads in ways we can't always see or explain. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett walks through parables from Mark 4 to show that God is always working beneath the surface, and even the smallest act of faithful gospel-sowing can transform lives, families, and whole communities.
Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 4:21-34
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In this message, Lead Discipleship Pastor Ryan Bramlett unpacks one of Jesus' most famous teachings: a story about four kinds of soil. Every person falls into one of those categories, and the condition of your heart determines how much a message can actually take root. The seed is always good. The question is whether the soil is ready.
Ryan Bramlett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 4:1-20
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Blaspheming the Holy Spirit isn't about saying the wrong thing in a moment of doubt or weakness. It's about repeatedly and deliberately turning away from the Holy Spirit — the one who leads people to repentance and faith. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett explains that God never stops offering forgiveness, and as long as someone remains open to the Holy Spirit's prompting, grace is always available to them.
Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 3:20-35
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Jesus was never satisfied with simply drawing a crowd — He was always looking for disciples willing to be sent. Through the unlikely lineup of the twelve apostles, including tax collectors, zealots, doubters, and even a betrayer, we see that Jesus doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies the called, choosing ordinary and flawed people on purpose. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett shares that the invitation stands for each of us today: to move out of the crowd, surrender our hearts beyond lip service, and say yes to whatever "small boat" God is asking us to get ready.
Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 3:7-19
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The Sabbath was never meant to be a burden. God wove rest into creation as a gift, inviting His people to trust that He is enough. When rest hardens into rigid religion, it loses the life it was meant to give. In this message, Lead Discipleship Pastor Ryan Bramlett preaches on how Jesus, as Lord of the Sabbath, calls us out of exhausting striving and into real rest.
Ryan Bramlett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 2:23-3:6
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Jesus is tolerant of sinners but intolerant of sin, offering loving kindness and forgiveness to every repentant sinner while calling us to turn from our ways. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches that to be used by God, we must remain anchored in Scripture, be flexible in our preferences, and be available to His will.
Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 2:13-22
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We all have pain and burdens in this broken world, and nothing can bring us peace except Jesus. Our Savior has gut-level compassion for our pain, which sent Him to the cross to save us from our brokenness forever. In this message, Guest Speaker Carl Kuhl preaches on how once you have met the real Jesus, and felt that relief from the pain of this world, you cannot help but tell others about the joy you have in Christ alone.
Carl Kuhl • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 1:40-45
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In this world there are a lot of ideas out there about truth, and it can be hard to know what to believe. But Jesus makes it very clear that truth can be found in Him alone. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on the power of following Jesus despite the lies of enemy.
Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 1:21-39
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Jesus didn’t come just to set an example, He came to fulfill a mission, and He started by picking out His crew. When He did, He called them to drop everything and follow Him. This is the same call He has for us today, which is radically different from our culture’s strive for comfort and possessions. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on how Jesus’ call to give everything up to follow Him is what will actually set us free.
Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 1:16-34
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Life's toughest challenges often come right after our biggest wins. Jesus faced this too when he was tempted in the wilderness. Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett explores how Jesus resisted temptation where others failed, and how his victory can help us face our own struggles—not through willpower alone, but through faith in him.
Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 1:12-15
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The Gospel isn't advice on how to reach God; it's news about what God has done to reach you through Jesus Christ. John the Baptist cleared the way for Jesus by calling people to remove every obstacle blocking their approach to Him. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett explains that everything changes when you learn who you are in Christ and operate from the Father's blessing — rather than trying to earn it.
Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 1:1-12
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God invites us into a partnership where transformation happens from the inside out. In light of all God has done for us through Jesus, offering our bodies as living sacrifices is not just reasonable—it is the ultimate act of worship. In this message, Associate Pastor Ryan Bramlett preaches on how when we offer our bodies, renew our minds, and partner with God, everything changes. Faith stops being about God doing His part and us doing ours and becomes a life where God and we walk together in everything.
Ryan Bramlett • A Living Sacrifice • Romans 12:1
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Christmas marks the invasion of King Jesus into enemy territory on a rescue mission. He didn’t come to offer advice or simply be kind—He came to give His life. Not just for us, but in our place. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett unpacks the heart of the gospel: substitutionary atonement. Jesus absorbed what was meant for us, carrying the weight that should have crushed us, so we could receive what we never earned.
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Acts shows a sovereign God doing impressive things through ordinary, broken people. When the gospel is unleashed, it transforms individuals and communities. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on how Paul's farewell reveals that faithfulness means leaving it all on the field and using our resources to amplify the gospel.
Aaron Brockett • Now Is The Time
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When filled with the Holy Spirit, ordinary believers can make bold moves that advance God's kingdom despite opposition. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on how God uses ordinary people for extraordinary impact, why the early church prayed for more boldness instead of safety, and how true boldness leads to radical generosity that prioritizes eternal impact over earthly security.
Aaron Brockett • Now Is The Time
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The Holy Spirit's arrival at Pentecost transformed timid believers into bold witnesses who embraced radical community and generosity. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on how God meets people where they are, calls His church to be unashamed of truth, and invites believers into something bigger than themselves: a mission-driven community marked by urgency and sacrificial love.
Aaron Brockett • Now Is The Time
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The mission of Jesus is urgent and requires the power of the Holy Spirit to be His witnesses locally, regionally, and globally. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on how Christians cannot coast or sleepwalk through life but must awaken to live with intentionality, making eternal investments and reaching people in every sphere of influence from home to the ends of the earth.
Aaron Brockett • Now Is The Time
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In this message, Guest Speaker Ed Newton teaches on Hebrews 12:1-2 in a message called Eternal Endurance.
Ed Newton • I've Got A Word For You • Hebrews 12:1-2
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True happiness is found not by chasing it directly, but by pursuing God on the narrow, counter-cultural path Jesus describes in the Beatitudes. In this message, guest speaker Mike Breaux preaches on how this upstream journey requires us to recognize our spiritual poverty, surrender control to God, and allow inner transformation to produce outward expressions of mercy, authenticity, and peacemaking.
Mike Breaux | I've Got a Word for You | Matthew 5:1-12
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John the Baptist exemplifies what it means to be "a voice crying in the wilderness"—someone who cries out to God rather than complains about circumstances. His journey from bold proclamation to imprisoned doubt reveals how to navigate life as a true Christ follower when God's will doesn't align with our own desires. Even when Jesus doesn't meet our expectations, we are called to trust the evidence of His work and remain faithful without being offended by His methods or timing.
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Christians must move beyond popular opinions of Jesus and answer the most important question Jesus ever asked: "Who do you say that I am?" In this message, guest speaker Mark Moore preaches on how true discipleship requires not just accurate confession of Jesus as Messiah and Son of God, but also taking up our cross daily to follow Him, recognizing that our conduct must match our confession.
Mark Moore • Matthew 16:13-35
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Christians must recognize that God has established a structure within the church where godly leaders shepherd the flock and followers humbly submit to their authority. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on how we are called to cast our anxieties on God, stand firm against the enemy, and trust that God will place us on a firm foundation after our suffering.
Aaron Brockett • We Stand Firm • 1 Peter 5:1-13
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Christians must learn to suffer well by expecting fiery trials as a normal part of following Jesus. In this message, Associate Pastor Ryan Bramlett preaches on finding joy in partnering with Christ's suffering and standing firm without shame in bearing His name.
Ryan Bramlett • We Stand Firm • 1 Peter 4:12-19
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Because eternity is racing toward us, we must be done with sin so we can get on with God’s purposes. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on how we can break away from sin by arming ourselves with Christ’s mindset, living with urgency, and serving with love for the glory of God.
Aaron Brockett • We Stand Firm • 1 Peter 4:1-11
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As Christians, we're called to respond to opposition and hardship by following Jesus' humble example rather than fighting back like the world does. In this message, Pastor Aaron Brockett encourages us to be ready to share our hope with both boldness and gentleness, living confidently in the victory Christ has already won.
Aaron Brockett • We Stand Firm • 1 Peter 3:8-22
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Marriage is one of God's training grounds for His people who are living as exiles in this world. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on how God uses the marriage relationship to shape us, refine us, and teach us submission and sacrifice that mirrors the relationship within the Trinity and between Christ and the Church.
Aaron Brockett • We Stand Firm • 1 Peter 3:1-7
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Christians are foreigners in this world, living as temporary residents on a journey to their eternal home. When we face unjust circumstances, we must make room for God to move by leaving our case in His hands rather than retaliating. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on how this counter-cultural submission to authority honors God and creates opportunities for transformation.
Aaron Brockett • We Stand Firm • 1 Peter 2:11-25
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In this world, there are so many different places we can place our identity. But as believers, our true identity lies in Christ alone. When we build our lives on Jesus, the living cornerstone, we stand firm no matter the storm. In this sermon, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on how knowing who we are in Him enables us to live with confidence, purpose, and resilience in a world that constantly tries to define us by something else.
Aaron Brockett • We Stand Firm • 1 Peter 2:4-10
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We live in a world of instant gratification, but spiritual growth doesn't just happen by chance or overnight. We must intentionally position ourselves to mature in Christ. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on how true discipleship means being both deep and wide, equipping believers, not entertaining them, and growing mentally, morally, relationally, and in understanding so we can stand firm with unshakeable faith.
Aaron Brockett • We Stand Firm • 1 Peter 1:13-2:3
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God uses trials and difficulties not to harm us, but to refine our faith like fire purifies gold. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on how when we understand our identity as chosen foreigners in this world and fix our gaze on eternity rather than temporary circumstances, we can stand firm with unshakeable faith even when life doesn't make sense.
Aaron Brockett • We Stand Firm • 1 Peter 1:1-12
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The next generation doesn’t just need to know good behavior—they need to know the living God. Associate Pastor Ryan Bramlett will show us that the church, as a multigenerational family, can share stories of God’s power and faithfulness in a way that stirs up joy and lasting faith in the hearts of those who come after us.
Ryan Bramlett • Equip for Battle • Psalm 145
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Marriage is designed by God to be a powerful sign of the Gospel and a means for transformation. A battle-proof marriage helps each spouse reach their God-given potential by following God's design rather than the world's blueprint. In this message, Executive Ministries Pastor Chad Lunsford preaches on what God's word says and how to apply that to our marriages today.
Chad Lunsford • Equip For Battle • Nehemiah 4:14
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Parenting isn't hard; it's impossible. We need divine assistance to raise kids in an increasingly hostile world. The solution isn't more activities or achievements, but remembering to make God our life – not just part of our life. In this message, Campus Pastor Bart Shaw preaches on the importance of understanding that parents and caregivers are the primary disciplers of children through intentional spiritual formation.
Bart Shaw • Equip For Battle • Nehemiah 4:14
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Prayer is the best thing we can do for our relationships, and praying in the Spirit is how we become battle-proof—not just for ourselves but for those we love. Join us for a message from Associate Pastor Ryan Bramlett as we learn that when we move beyond "saying our prayers" to truly praying in the Spirit, we partner with God to fight battles that can only be won from the inside out.
Ryan Bramlett • Equip For Battle
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There is a very real battle happening all around us, and the full life that Jesus offers can only be experienced with the full armor of God. In this message, Associate Pastor Ryan Bramlett preaches on how we can stand firm in spiritual battle by protecting our minds with the Helmet of Salvation and actively engaging the enemy with the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
Ryan Bramlett • Equip For Battle
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In this world, believers will experience attacks against their faith, but God has given us the tools we need to withstand this. In this message, Associate Pastor Ryan Bramlett preaches on how to use the shield of truth to protect our faith when we’re under attack.
Ryan Bramlett • Equip For Battle
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When life feels like a battle, what grounds you? In this message, Pastor Ryan Bramlett unpacks how the gospel prepares us to stand firm when our peace is under attack. Peace isn't found in comfort or control; it’s found in obedience, in readiness, and ultimately, in being at peace with God.
Ryan Bramlett • Equip For Battle • Ephesians 6
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Christians are equipped not just for walking with Jesus and loving others, but for active spiritual warfare. We live in a war zone where Satan attacks through lies and accusations, but God provides specific spiritual armor to defend against the enemy's strategies. In this message, Associate Pastor Ryan Bramlett teaches that victory comes through claiming Christ's righteousness rather than our own.
Ryan Bramlett • Battle Ready
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We are in a battle, whether we realize it or not, and God has equipped us with everything we need to stand firm. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches us how to lean in to all the tools God gives us to equip for the battle we face.
Aaron Brockett • Battle Ready • Ephesians 6:10-13
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Sometimes it’s easy to start going through the motions, especially in our faith, but when we do this, we rob ourselves of the full life God has for us. In the final message of this series, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on what it means to truly live out our faith instead of just cruising through life on autopilot.
Aaron Brockett • Equip for Battle
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This Mother’s Day, guest speaker Trisha Davis will walk us through the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, showing us what it means to trust God, not just in the polished moments, but in the raw, messy ones. When fear, guilt, and inadequacy creep in, Mary’s story reminds us to keep showing up—not because we have it all together, but because we trust the One who does.
Trisha Davis • Mother's Day at Traders Point
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It can be difficult to know exactly how to reach others if we don’t have a job in the ministry field, but Jesus calls all of us to go and make disciples regardless of our career. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett delivers a practical message about how we can show the love of Jesus to others in our workplace and, in turn, impact our city for the Kingdom of God.
Aaron Brockett • Equip For Battle • Colossians 3:23-24
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If it seems like you’re constantly in a battle these days, it’s because you are! There is a very real enemy just waiting to strike wherever he can, but when we put our trust in Jesus, we have the tools we need to fight back. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on how our church must move forward with intentionality, urgency, and a battle-ready posture to advance the Kingdom of God.
Aaron Brockett • Equip For Battle • Mark 2:1-12
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Our world asks a lot of us, but none of it will leave us feeling fulfilled. Jesus calls us to even more, and when we follow His way, we’ll always be satisfied. In this Easter message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on Jesus’ call to live a life of freedom from what once bound us.
Aaron Brockett • Easter With Traders Point • John 11
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We all long for a place to call home, and we can find that in Jesus. In this message, Associate Pastor Ryan Bramlett preaches about how, in Jesus, we find where we belong.
Ryan Bramlett • Red Letter Talks Part 2 • John 14
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Life gives us so many choices, and Jesus wants us to choose Him because He’s the only choice that won’t leave us wanting more. In this message, lead pastor Aaron Brockett teaches about Jesus, the one choice that leads to fulfillment and eternal life.
Aaron Brockett • I Am the Gate • John 10:1-10
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Many people see Christians as just another religious group, but following Jesus is more than just a religion. When Jesus opens your eyes, you see your true identity. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches how an encounter with Jesus can change your life forever.
Aaron Brockett • Red Letter Talks Part 2 • John 9:1-38
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We live in a world that looks at issues in two extremes, but Jesus calls us to live in the middle by giving grace and truth. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches about how to balance hard truths with loving grace.
Aaron Brockett • Red Letter Talks Part 2 • John 7:53-8:11
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Like the people of Jesus’ day, we can easily become confused by His words, but the more we study the Bible, the more we come to know who Jesus really is. In this message, Associate Pastor Ryan Bramlett delivers a message about Jesus, the Bread of Life, the only one who truly satisfies.
Ryan Bramlett • Red Letter Talks Part Two • John 6
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There are many things in our world today that seem like they will fill us up, but only God can do that. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches on the importance of giving up our search for empty wells to find true living water.
Aaron Brockett • Red Letter Talks Part Two • John 4:4-26
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Being made new through Jesus is a miracle unlike any other. But sometimes, distractions from the world can make us forget and become spiritually immune to the miracle we experienced. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett explains what it really means to be born again.
Aaron Brockett • Red Letter Talks • John 3:1-15
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We live in a society of instant gratification, but God has called us to have patient endurance. In this message, Associate Pastor Ryan Bramlett preaches about the importance of developing godly grit to find true and satisfying peace.
Ryan Bramlett • Set Like Flint • 1 Corinthians 15:8-10
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We all have baggage, but God promises to bring healing to the brokenhearted. In this message, Downtown Campus Pastor Kyle Riley delivers a message on the importance of trusting God with our past so we can live our most fulfilling lives in the present.
Kyle Riley • Set Like Flint • Psalms 147:1-3, Psalms 23, 2 Corinthians 2:10-11
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Today’s culture focuses on the pursuit of happiness, but living for Jesus calls us to search for something longer-lasting and more fulfilling. In this message, Associate Pastor Ryan Bramlett teaches about the importance of choosing a life of joy.
Ryan Bramlett • I Will Seek Wisdom • Philippians 4:4; Nehemiah 8:10
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In a world where we're surrounded by information, it’s surprising that true wisdom is scarce. In this message, Associate Pastor Ryan Bramlett preaches on how wisdom can only be found when searching after to God.
Ryan Bramlett • I Will Seek Wisdom • James 3:17; Matthew 7:24-27
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Being offended is unavoidable, but staying offended is a choice. God calls us to live in kindness and love despite how we feel. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett explains how living in anger and bitterness is harmful to our witness for Christ and our own health.
Aaron Brockett • I Will Not Stay Offended • Colossians 3:12-17
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Criticism will come, especially in our overly scrutinizing world, but when we find our identity in Christ alone, we can learn to grow from criticism instead of buckling under it. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches how to handle criticism in a healthy way.
Aaron Brockett • I Will Deal With Criticism In Healthy Ways • 1 Peter 4:12-19
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We live in a world surrounded by sinful desires, but we aren’t in this battle alone. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett explains what temptation is and how we can tap into the power of the Holy Spirit to withstand even the most challenging temptations.
Aaron Brockett • I Will Declare War On Temptation • James 1
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Many of us have experienced failure to reach our goals, and a lack of faith and consistency are often contributing reasons. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett begins a new series on how a little bit of consistency over a long time can lead to big change.
Aaron Brockett • I Will Choose To Be Consistent • Isaiah 50:7
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This world wants more and more from us, continually leading to exhaustion, but God doesn’t want or need anything from us. Instead, He wants so much for us that it will fill us to overflowing. In this final message in the series Shoulders of Saints, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett preaches from Philippians the secret to contentment, which is found in allowing God to meet all your needs and desires.
Aaron Brockett • Shoulders of Saints • Philippians 4
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Sometimes we feel the need to “add on to” Jesus with things of this world, but He only desires for us to fully surrender to Him. In this third message in the series Shoulders of Saints, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett reminds us of the power of Christ that is enacted in us when we give Him all of our time, treasures and talents.
Aaron Brockett • Shoulders of Saints • Philippians 3
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Satan wants to keep us focused on the negatives we see around us, but God is certainly on the move with great plans ahead of us and right now in this moment. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett encourages us to take part in the big things God is doing in our church.
Aaron Brockett • Shoulders of Saints • Philippians 2
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Sometimes it’s discouraging to look out at our world and see how far we’ve drifted from God’s plan of love and grace, but we were put in this time and place for a purpose. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett launches a new series on what it means to stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us and realize that it is our time as a church to shine.
Aaron Brockett • Shoulder of Saints • Philippians 1
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In this politically difficult culture, sometimes it feels like our voice doesn’t matter, but Jesus has called us to be a light to the world. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett reminds us that the truth of Jesus matters more than anything else we might face.
Aaron Brockett • Jesus, The Election And You (Part 3) • Matthew 5:11-16
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If you've committed your life to Jesus, you've been given a spiritual gift. But you might be wondering what that gift is and how to use it. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches about spiritual gifts, where they come from, and how they are ultimately given to us to build up the body of Christ.
Aaron Brockett • Church in the Wild • 1 Corinthians 12
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Some people turn away from the Christian faith over misinterpreted information or Christians who impose a legalistic lifestyle, but the Bible’s message is about so much more. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett breaks down difficult and often misunderstood Scripture in a way that’s applicable to today’s society.
Aaron Brocket • Church in the Wild • 1 Corinthians 11
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In our world, we tend to want more of everything and are never satisfied with what we have, but God can fulfill all of our needs and so much more. In this message, Associate Pastor Ryan Bramlett preaches the importance of looking to God when trials and temptations arise.
Ryan Bramlett • Church in the Wild • 1 Corinthians 10
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It’s so easy to let time fly by and coast through life, but God calls us to live with a purpose. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett discusses the importance of intentionality in everything that we do.
Aaron Brocket • Church in the Wild • 1 Corinthians 9
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We live in a world that encourages us to think only of ourselves, but God calls His church to be different and think of others first. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett continues in our series from 1 Corinthians where Paul shows us how to truly be a church in the wild that lasts from generation to generation.
Aaron Brocket • Church in the Wild • 1 Corinthians 8; 10
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Sometimes we compare ourselves to those who have what we don't, but God has created each season of our life to be good just as it is. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches the biblical wisdom surrounding marriage and singleness and how each serves their own specific purposes.
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Everywhere we look, we are surrounded by temptations, but God calls us to flee from sin because He has a better life planned for us. In this message, Downtown Campus Pastor Kyle Riley continues in our series Church in the Wild to help us reframe our thinking about sin so that we can live the life God intended for us.
Kyle Riley • Church in the Wild • 1 Corinthians 6
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In this fallen world, we are surely going to face disagreements, but God's Word encourages us to live in harmony with one another whenever possible. In this message, Associate Pastor Ryan Bramlett discusses how we can use God's wisdom to restore even the most broken relationships.
Ryan Bramlett • Church in the Wild • 1 Corinthians 6
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The world we live in can certainly feel chaotic, but Jesus calls the church to be an example amidst the chaos. In this message, Associate Pastor Ryan Bramlett teaches about the importance of godly discipline within the church and its impact on those outside the church.
Ryan Bramlett • Church in the Wild • 1 Corinthians 5
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For many of us, whether we want to admit it or not, politics has become our functional religion, and we need to reorient back to what’s most important. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches from Romans 13 about how the gospel should influence the way we think about, talk about and interact with a government with differing perspectives and priorities.
Aaron Brockett • Jesus, The Election And You • Romans 13
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Election seasons are full of emotions and can become a major source of division. In this two-week message series, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett uses biblical examples to show how we, as a church, can approach the difficult issue of politics.
Aaron Brockett • Jesus, The Election And You • John 18:33-36
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It’s easy to feel isolated and judged in today’s world, but through God’s love, we can feel more connected than ever. In this message, Downtown Campus Pastor Kyle Riley delivers a message about the power and importance of life-giving relationships.
Kyle Riley • Church in the Wild • 1 Corinthians 4
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Life is so short, and while we want to make something of our time here on earth, sometimes we don't know how or where to start. In this message, Fishers Campus Pastor Chad Lunsford continues in our current series of being a church in the wild by giving us practical examples of how we can live a life that outlives us.
Chad Lunsford • Church in the Wild • 1 Corinthians 3
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In a world where information is right at our fingertips, it can be difficult to decipher the truth. In this message Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett reminds us to be intentional about taking time to seek God’s voice amidst all the other noise.
Ryan Bramlett • Church in the Wild • 2 Corinthians
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Today’s world is filled with information at our fingertips, but all this knowledge can be overwhelming and confusing. In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett uses 1 Corinthians to discuss how we can look to God’s Word for clarity and wisdom that holds true in any time period.
Ryan Bramlett • Church In the Wild • 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
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We are certainly living in a time of immense turmoil, but God promises to be with us no matter what we face. In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett introduces a new series about what it means to be a church that provides a refuge in this wild world.
Ryan Bramlett | Church in the Wild | 1 Corinthians 1:1-16
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Many young men in our world today didn't have a father or any other example of godly masculinity to follow, but thankfully Jesus came to be a model for everyone. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett finishes out this series with biblical examples of what a godly man looks like and practical application to life in 2024.
Aaron Brockett • Real Man. Good Man. God's Man • 1 Cor. 16:13-14
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The Bible can sometimes feel overwhelming, but Jesus made it simple with this one command to love God and love others. In this special Father’s Day message, guest speaker Cam Huxford gives practical tips on how to live out Jesus’ greatest commandment.
Cam Huxford • Father’s Day with Traders Point 2024 • Matthew 22:34-40 & 1 John 4:7-8, 11-12
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In today's society, many people, especially young men, are experiencing an identity crisis. The world offers confusing messages about what it means to be a man. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett shows what the Bible has to say about what it really means to be a man by following Jesus' example.
Aaron Brocket | Real Man. Good Man. God's Man | Ecclesiastes 6, Romans 5
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In today's world, we have a skewed image of masculinity that leads to one toxic extreme or the other. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett begins a new series on how living out God's intention of masculinity can help men, women and children flourish.
Aaron Brockett • Real Man. Good Man. God's Man • Genesis 1 & 3
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One in six children worldwide lives in extreme poverty, but as a church, we can bring the hope and healing of Jesus to children all around the world through organizations such as Compassion International. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett interviews former Compassion International child Dr. Nujerling Vargas about her experience of being on the receiving end of this incredible organization.
Aaron Brockett & Dr. Nujerling Vargas • Child Sponsorship Sunday 2024
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For Mother's Day at Traders Point, guest speaker Tiana Spencer shares from the book of Ruth and teaches about the power of prayer.
Tiana Spencer • Mother's Day 2024 • Ruth 4:10-17
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Unfortunately, stress is an unavoidable part of life, but we can be intentional about how we manage it. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett discusses how to handle stress and burnout by looking to God, who will meet us where we are and help us get through any circumstance.
Aaron Brockett • Weeds In My Garden
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There's no doubt anxiety touches all of us in some way or another, either personally or through a loved one. But in Jesus, we can find peace from even the most crippling fears. In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett shares the hope Jesus offers with biblical teachings and practical steps toward healing.
Ryan Bramlett • Weeds In My Garden • Philippians 4:4-7
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Everyone is broken and in a battle, and sometimes that brokenness is so crushing that we don’t want to keep going. But God can use brokenness to create something beautiful. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brocket uses biblical examples and practical advice for navigating this difficult topic.
Aaron Brockett • Weeds In My Garden
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In our world today, we spend a lot of time pretending we are okay when we aren't. We are content to lie to ourselves and believe the lies that Satan feeds us. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett discusses some practical ways we can overcome Satan's lies by focusing on God's Truth.
Aaron Brockett • Weeds in My Garden
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Anxiety is a leading issue for people worldwide today. Yet there’s no doubt Jesus wants to heal people who struggle with mental health. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett discusses a few principles that are helpful for how we, as a church, should approach and think about mental health.
Aaron Brockett • Weeds In My Garden
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God wants us all to be united. And if God wants it, it can’t be impossible. Nothing is impossible for God. In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett shares that Jesus was sent to unite us. Through faith in the finished work of Jesus on the cross, we’re unified with God and with everyone else who believes.
Ryan Bramlett • Red Letter Talks • John 17
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The Holy Spirit – maybe you’ve heard of Him, you’re just not sure what to think of Him or do with Him. Jesus introduces us to the Holy Spirit who He is, what He does, and why He’s so important. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett explains how the Holy Spirit helps us to never feel like we’re going through this life alone.
Aaron Brockett • Red Letter Talks • John 14, 16
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Do you feel the tug to belong? Everyone wants your allegiance, but you can’t fully give yourself to the things of this world because you belong to Jesus. The world hates this. This is when resistance and rejection come. But Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett explains the beautiful thing that happens when we come to terms with the fact that we don’t belong to the world and that we belong to Jesus.
Ryan Bramlett • Red Letter Talks • John 15
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In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches on John 15:1-8, when Jesus refers to himself as the vine. By referring to Himself as the vine, Jesus is saying He will do for us what we can’t do on our own. If you’ve ever felt like your worth comes from your progress, productivity or accomplishment, this message is for you.
Aaron Brockett • Red Letter Talks • John 1
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In many Bibles, there are large sections written in red (primarily the gospels and Revelation), which indicates these are direct quotes from Jesus. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett guides us through John 14 to see what it is that Jesus expects of us and desires for us as a people and as a church. If you’ve ever felt like things are changing or you’ve felt lonely, rejected, or defeated, John 14 is a passage for you.
Aaron Brockett • Red Letter Talks • John 14:1-13
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We’d all agree that relationships can be exciting and fulfilling as well as challenging and complicated. However, God has a word of help and a word of hope for everyone in this message – specifically on trust in relationships. Pastor Aaron discusses what the Bible says about deciding who to trust, as well as rebuilding trust when it’s been broken.
Aaron Brockett • Adventures In Dating And Marriage • Philippians 2:5
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The Bible says marriage should be something dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of God. In other words, Jesus wants marriage to be sacred. So to understand why marriage is sacred, Downtown Campus Pastor Kyle Riley spends some time looking at elements of marriage. Because at the end of the day, relationships are worth fighting for.
Kile Riley • Adventure In Dating And Marriage • Genesis 2:18-24; Ephesians 5:21-33
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Our culture certainly sees lots of failed relationships. What would it look like to do relationships God’s way? In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett breaks down five bonds that monitor the health and progression of your relationship. We learn that when done in the proper order, these bonds are biblical and promote a relationship that’s healthy and balanced.
Aaron Brockett • Adventures In Dating and Marriage • Philippians 2
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Do you have spiritual rhythms that are helping you live out God’s purpose for your life? Spiritual rhythms help us to be re-imaged into the image of Jesus -- a process that starts inward and moves outward. In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett explains that who we are changes before what we do changes.
Ryan Bramlett • Re-Imaged • Genesis 2:1-3
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In this message, Pastor Aaron Brockett breaks down Genesis 2 to help us determine our purpose in relationships. A big part of finding our life’s purpose involves the relationships that we develop. And just like everything else that’s been effected by sin, relationships have as well. Join us as we learn how to navigate purposeful relationships – often our greatest joy and greatest pain.
Aaron Brockett • Re-Imaged • Matthew 20:20-28; Genesis 2:18-25
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Did you know that God cares about our job? We will never find fulfillment in our jobs if we are only doing it for the money. What everyone wants deep down is that sense that we have found not just a career, but a calling, and that we’re doing what God made us for. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett shares that our motivation and reason for working has to go beyond money in order to find and live out God’s purpose for our lives.
Aaron Brockett • Re-Imaged
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When trying to discover God’s purpose for our lives, we often look to external circumstances - factors often outside of our influence or control. The problem with this kind of thinking is that if circumstances don’t go in our favor, we are tempted to think we missed God’s purpose for our life, or He’s punishing us for making the wrong choice. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches that the greatest barrier between us and the future we want is inside us, not outside. The only one who can take us out of the will of God is ourselves - not anyone or anything else.
Aaron Brockett • Re-Imaged • Genesis 1:26-31
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When was the last time you heard good news that brought great joy to all people? Our society is so divided that it just doesn’t seem to happen! Thankfully, the Good News in Luke 2 from the Bible is God’s answer to the hurt and hopelessness we all feel. This Christmas message from Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett draws us all into the timeless truth of humanity’s need for a Savior.
Aaron Brockett • Christmas With Traders Point • Luke 2:8-11
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In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett uses biblical truths to teach us how we, as Christians, should consider and approach the conflict happening in the world today. We always want to respond with a perspective that points to who God is – He’s constant, unchanging, and in control – even when things in this world seem out of control.
Aaron Brockett • Israel, Hamas and Jesus
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In this message on Commitment Sunday, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett calls us to take action with our Awaken commitments, realizing that the commitments we make today shape who we become tomorrow. What we do today matters. It doesn’t just matter for the ministry that will happen through our giving – it matters for the ministry that will happen IN our giving.
Aaron Brockett • Awaken • 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
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This message, taught from 2 Corinthians chapter 8, shows us how Paul of the Bible urged the church at Corinth to be inspired to give. Pastor Aaron breaks down the characteristics Paul talked about in the Bible – the ones that overflow out of heartfelt giving. If we really realize what Jesus has done for us, we can’t help but respond in grateful generosity. So, what are we giving to?
Aaron Brockett • Awaken • 2 Corinthians 8
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Greed is a different kind of sin. It blinds us. We can’t see it in ourselves, but we can certainly see it in others, can’t we? But we all have room to grow. That’s what this Awaken series is all about. We’re asking ourselves, how do I take a step in becoming more generous with everything God has given me? In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett explains that it’s not about what you have; it’s about what you do with it and how you view it.
Ryan Bramlett • Awaken • Luke 12:13-21, 1 Timothy 6:6-19
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Money is amoral—it’s not good or bad but what we do with it that makes it good or bad. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches what Jesus says about money. In one parable, Jesus puts it this way: “The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil—not money itself.” Pastor Aaron calls us to wake up to the right perspective about money so that God has preeminence in our lives over everything, including our treasure.
Aaron Brockett • Awaken • Matthew 6:19-34
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In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett will look at how we become awakened to the moment we have in front of us. We’ll learn what exactly faith is, discovering that God wants to show us and provide evidence that He is working - it’s just that we’ve first got to step into it.
Aaron Brockett • Awaken • Hebrews 11
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Can you remember the precise moment you fall asleep? If you’re coasting through life, settling into mediocrity, resting in complacency, or living in apathy, now is the time to maximize the life God’s given you. In this message by Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett, he teaches that God has uniquely positioned and prepared us as a church for this moment in time. Don’t miss it!
Aaron Brockett • Awaken • Ephesians 5 + Revelation 3
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In this message, we’re looking in the Bible at the letter Jesus wrote to the church in Laodicea. It’s a tough letter to read - the harshest letter that Jesus writes. Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett shows us that Jesus has one big problem with this church. We’ll also see that He has a God-sized solution.
Ryan Bramlett • Asleep • Revelation 3:14-22
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Following Jesus doesn't mean that life will be free of suffering, and He knows it can be tough to remain faithful during hard times. In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett will show us that there is purpose behind every opened and closed door in life, and encourage us that God will give us the power to overcome, endure and persevere when suffering arises.
Ryan Bramlett • Asleep • Revelation 3:3-17
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Join Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett as we start a new series: Asleep. Often as Christians, we can fall into a passive belief, similar to sleep. This message will share how we can reignite the fire for God and become more active in our faith.
Ryan Bramlett • Asleep • Revelation 2:1-17
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A common reason people have deconstructed their faith is because of church hurt. This is an umbrella term used to describe a wide range of experiences in which someone was let down and wounded, or trust was broken within the church. This message by Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett discusses this very real hurt, where we can reduce who God is to the worst actions of his people.
Aaron Brockett • Deconstruct | Reconstruct • 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
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In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett unpacks what the Bible really says about the oppression of women and minorities. For many who leave the church, their deconstruction of the faith is due to the way some Christians treat the people who fall into these groups. Pastor Aaron explains the difference between authentic Christianity and those who use the label of Christianity, and how that affects the treatment of the people around them.
Aaron Brockett • Deconstruct | Reconstruct • Galatians
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In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett unpacks what the Bible really says about the oppression of women and minorities. For many who leave the church, their deconstruction of the faith is due to the way some Christians treat the people who fall into these groups. Pastor Aaron explains the difference between authentic Christianity and those who use the label of Christianity, and how that affects the treatment of the people around them.
Aaron Brockett • Deconstruct | Reconstruct • Galatians
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We are living in a cultural moment where lots of questions are being asked about what it means to be a man or a woman that just haven’t been asked at this scale in human history. And so often this discussion digresses into an “us” versus “them” thing. But what motivates this message from Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett is helping hurting and broken people discover the best that can be true for them because of what Jesus has done for them.
Aaron Brockett • Deconstruct | Reconstruct • Romans 7; Genesis 1-2; Acts 8
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One of the most common thoughts that get the “gears of deconstruction” moving has to do with human sexuality. More specifically, reconciling what God’s Word declares about sex with our desire as human beings for sex. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches us that God created our bodies, cares deeply for our well-being, and created sex as a gift to be enjoyed by a man and woman within a covenant promise of marriage.
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Aaron Brockett • Deconstruct | Reconstruct • 1 Corinthians 6:13-20
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In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett guides us though how Jesus can be the only way. In our pluralistic society, this might be the most controversial and offensive claim in the Christian faith right now. But Ryan breaks down how and why Jesus being the only way is as true as ever.
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Ryan Bramlett • Deconstruct | Reconstruct
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We are all looking for a story to center our lives around. A story to give your life meaning. The Scriptures provide the best story. It’s God’s story of you and for you. Check out this message by Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett as he leads us through the reconstruction of our belief and trust in the Bible.
Aaron Brockett • Deconstruct | Reconstruct • Hebrews 4:12
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Have you ever felt like you are running out of fuel in your life? In this message, Midtown Campus Pastor Alex Diaz teaches about a power, or a fuel, that cannot run out or cannot be extinguished. We’ll look at one of the stops that Paul from the Bible took along the way where the believers received a power and were “filled up” in a way that turned their lives into a journey of faith.
Alex Diaz • Summer Road Trip • Acts 19
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One of the best things about trips is when you get to tell the story afterward. In this series, we have been looking at a trip taken by a guy named Paul from the New Testament. We’re looking specifically at one of his three missionary journeys, found in the book of Acts. And on these trips, he’s telling a story. In this message, Downtown Campus Pastor Kyle Riley teaches that Jesus writes our story, and it’s definitely one worth sharing.
Kyle Riley • Summer Road Trip • Acts 17
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So much of our world is overly self-centric, even when it comes to discipleship. We make it about ME and MY needs, growth, and development. However, a biblical worldview is others-focused. Carmel Campus Pastor Bart Shaw shares in this message that an incredible thing happens when we focus on helping others grow - we grow, too!
Bart Shaw • Summer Road Trip •Acts 17
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Did you know hospitality is in the Bible? But biblical hospitality is different. The way we talk about hospitality isn’t really the way the Bible talks about it. Check out this message from Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett as we look at Paul’s journey in Acts 16. You’ll see that hospitality flows from the pages.
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In 1 John 5, the author, John, writes to give us assurance of our faith – to stand strong, never give up and hold on to Jesus tightly during these confusing, chaotic times. He also writes to bring about a healthy conviction of sin in our lives in order to keep us from being deceived. Check out this message from Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett to affirm the overarching theme of 1 John: love.
Aaron Brockett • Love and War • 1 John 5
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1 John 4 urges us to fight the current spiritual war with love. In fact, out of the 43 times the word “love” is used in 1 John, it occurs in some form 32 times in chapter 4:7-5:3 alone! The passage also mentions Judgment Day and offers us four assurances to be confident on that day. Check out this message from Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett how we can be prepared.
Aaron Brockett • Love and War • 1 John 4
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Matthew 5:3 says, “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.” This message from guest speaker Daron Earlewine encourages us that God gives us the courage to dream again.
Daron Earlewine • Father's Day 2023
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What does your prayer life look like? Are you sending prayers up, or are you sitting with God in His presence? This message from Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett shares how to be more intentional with our prayer life so we’re not just asking things of God, but we’re actually listening and becoming fully present with Him, while He is fully present with us.
Ryan Bramlett • Love and War • 1 John 3
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There is so much to love about this world and, yet, there is so much to guard against. The brokenness and the beauty are all intertwined. We see glimpses of heaven every day, but we also see evidences of hell. This message, taught by Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett, addresses how to tow that line of light and darkness while we’re here on Earth.
Aaron Brockett • Love and War • 1 John 2:15-17
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According to 1 John, it is not God’s will for you to continue sinning. But if you do, this Chapter 2 gives us a guide for what to do next. Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett explains that we’re all sinners and, as Christians, we’re forgiven, but what we do with that matters.
Ryan Bramlett • Love & War • 1 John 2
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In this message by Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett, the author of the book of the Bible called 1 John is going to share with us some of the best news ever. Anyone like good news? Yet most often, what makes news good news is when we’ve come to see just how dire the bad news really is.
Aaron Brockett • Love and War • 1 John 1
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Author and mom Tara Homan sits down with our lead pastor Aaron Brockett to share how her perspective has changed through her unique family story. As a recent widow and now single mom to two teenage boys, Tara has learned firsthand what it means to live well, suffer well, and finish well. No matter your age or stage of life, this conversation will inspire you to view your life and relationships differently and to live with eternity in mind.
Tara Homan and Aaron Brockett • Mother's Day 2023
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Most adults are pretty jaded when it comes to having intentional community. We get it – you’ve been burned. But part of the good news of Jesus is that new community is formed in Him. Check out this message from Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett as he explains the benefits of having intentional community. We must remember that with God, walking alone is never an option.
Ryan Bramlett• Cumulative Effect • Ecclesiates 4:7-12
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Kyle Riley • Cumulative Effect • Genesis 1:26-28; 2:4-8, 15
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In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett holds up the original design of the Christian marriage to show the beauty of it – what it could be. He teaches us to believe that no matter where we are in our marriages in this season, we can hope for beauty. We’ll learn that by the power of the Spirit, our marriages can go from one degree to the next.
Ryan Bramlett • Cumulative Effect • Ephesians 5:21-33
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Being a kid is harder today than it’s ever been for all kinds of reasons. Therefore, being a parent is also harder than it’s ever been. One of the primary callings on our lives is how we raise our kids or influence others' kids. This message by Aaron Brockett and his wife, Lindsay, teaches us how to raise up the next generation while facing the pressures to be perfect parents.
Aaron and Lindsay Brockett • THE CUMULATIVE EFFECT • Psalm 127
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How can we trust in the One we can't physically see, especially when it feels like there's so much uncertainty? Believing is the only work God asks us to do. He knows the challenge of it, so He offers the Holy Spirit to help us. In this Easter message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett reminds us that Jesus is ready to meet us right where we are and gives us the power to believe in Him.
Right Where You Are | Easter With Traders Point | 2023 | Aaron Brockett
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Paul of the Bible closes out his letter to the Philippians with a great teaching moment about money. Paul writes that he’s not focused on what he does or does not have when it comes to money and possessions. His life is built on something greater. Check out this message from Downtown Campus Pastor Kyle Riley as he teaches that joy isn’t found in money or possessions; it’s found in contentment.
Kyle Riley | When Money Is Tight | Rebel's Guide to Joy
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One of the greatest evidences that the Spirit of God is at work in your life is that you can experience and demonstrate joy when life is seeming to fall apart. Check out this message by Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett to understand that we’re the only ones who can rob ourselves of joy simply by not choosing it. This effects everything – especially the health of our relationships.
Aaron Brockett • Rebel's Guide to Joy • Philippians 4:1-9
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Sometimes we come in with our problems and our past and feel insecure. We feel like God would never be able to use us. Truth is, He can. Are you still haunted by your past? Check out this message by Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett on choosing to forget your past, declaring in Christ Jesus that it will no longer negatively affect your present.
Philippians 3:12-21 | 03/19/2023 | Ryan Bramlet
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How do we handle conflict in a healthy way? In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett explains that a person’s character is revealed during conflict. Without the right character, we’ll never have the joy that is promised in the book of Philippians. God is way more focused on who we’re becoming than who’s winning a conflict.
Aaron Brockett • Rebel's Guide To Joy • Philippians 2:19-3:11; 4:2-5
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The book of Philippians says to do everything without complaining and arguing. We should be so joyful that it just spills out of us for no apparent reason. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett shares how this angry, entitled world we live in needs joyful Christians more than ever who are pouring ourselves out for others.
Aaron Brockett • Rebel's Guide to Joy • Philippians 2:12-18
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We all want to matter and be significant, but when we elevate our egos, our joy usually slips. Jesus is the perfect example of humility that leads to joy. If we want to take more ground for the Kingdom, it starts with making Jesus our aim. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches how worshipping and knowing Jesus helps us overcome our pride.
Aaron Brockett • Rebel's Guide to Joy • Philippians 2:1-11
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The author of the book of Philippians tells us to live as citizens of heaven and conduct ourselves accordingly. But what does that actually mean when we’re also citizens of this world? Check out this message from Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett that explains how our relationship with God shapes our lives on earth.
Ryan Bramlett • Rebel's Guide to Joy • Philippians 1:27-30
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Many of us are here today believing that the biggest problem we have is our circumstances. We think if only our circumstances would be better, then we would be better. But what if our biggest problems aren’t from our circumstances? What if our biggest problems come from how we’ve chosen to define what it means to truly live? In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett teaches us that when we live based on circumstances, then joy will be circumstantial.
Ryan Bramlett • Rebel's Guide to Joy • Philippians 1:20-26
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God cares about our happiness, but he wants something more for us than just that. He wants us to experience joy. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett explains the differences between happiness and joy and how joy can be experienced through a redeeming relationships with Christ.
Aaron Brockett • Rebel's Guide to Joy • Philippians 1:12-19
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When loneliness sets in, are still able to experience joy? The book of Philippians teaches that joy isn’t dependent on circumstances; it’s dependent on who or what we ground our identity in. In this message, Guest Pastor Jodi Hickerson says when our foundation is built on Jesus, we can respond with joy, no matter how lonely we might feel.
Jodi Hickerson, Guest Pastor • Rebel's Guide to Joy • Philippians 1
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According to the American Psychological Association, roughly 75% of us get stressed about finances on a regular basis, regardless of how much you make. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches on stewardship and generosity and how to effectively lead our money, instead of it leading us.
Aaron Brockett • Letters From My Future Self • 1 Kings 7:2-12
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If you wrote a letter to your future self, you might heed a warning of letting go of grudges – or forgiveness. No matter how badly you’ve been hurt, the power of God is strong than that grievance against you. In this message by Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett, we learn that if God can forgive us, we can forgive others.
Ryan Bramlett • Letters To My Future Self • Matthew 18:21-35
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What would a letter from your future self tell you? It might say not to overthink things – not to take yourself too seriously, or let criticism affect you, or worry too much. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches what we can do with our out-of-control thoughts by learning from Elijah’s story in the Old Testament – a story that’s real and relatable to our anxieties today.
Aaron Brockett • Letters From My Future Self • Philippians 4:6-7
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God did amazing things in and through Traders Point in 2022! The end of a year is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the year we’ve just finished, as well as look ahead at what’s coming in 2023. Pastors Aaron Brockett and Ryan Bramlett sit down to talk about their favorite big moments and even share some behind-the-scenes highlights from the year.
NOS·TAL·GIA | NOUN | A LONGING FOR OR THINKING FONDLY OF A PAST TIME.
It’s hard to put your finger on what exactly nostalgia is. It’s more than just a memory. Or a singular moment. It’s a feeling…an experience that takes you from where you are to where you want to be. And for many of us, the Christmas season is one that’s full of nostalgia.
Nostalgia brings out the sentiment, longing, warmth, smells and sights, memories, and stories that we hold near and dear. It represents love, joy, and empathy. And during the Christmas season, it’s a reminder of the hope that broke through the noise and changed the world forever.
Christmas With Traders Point is a celebration of the greatest joy we’ve ever known. It’s an opportunity for us to remember all that God has done for us and look toward how He’s at work in our midst. We’ll gather together to sing, to celebrate, and to find the nostalgia in the Christmas story all over again.
Aaron Brockett • Christmas with Traders Point
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As a church, our mission is to help people know God, find life-giving relationships, and make a difference. None of this can happen without the fuel of prayer and the Holy Spirit. Being filled with the Holy Spirit means letting Him form us into His image and give us life to the full. Prayer is where that filling happens. As you watch this message, let it remind you to be regularly filled up in God’s presence as you engage in the mission of the church.
Ryan Bramlett • We Are Traders Point
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One of the reasons why it’s fulfilling and feels good to be generous and serve others is because God made us that way. We were created on purpose for a purpose.
Our spiritual growth is tied to our willingness to serve others. God’s Word tells us that when we do it out of gratitude for what Jesus has done for us, the result is joy.
Check out this message to learn how you can live out your calling by using your time, talent and treasure to serve others in and outside of the church.
Aaron Brockett • We Are Traders Point • Acts 6:1-7
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At Traders Point, we’re all about fostering life-giving relationships with one another. One of the ways we do this at Traders Point is through small groups. The people in Acts 2 of the Bible gathered consistently and were in relationship, even when it wasn’t convenient. These relationships gave them life! Being a part of a small group surrounds you with community, accountability, and new ways to grow in your faith.
Aaron Brockett • We Are Traders Point • Acts 9:4-19
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Every now and then, it’s important to stop and take a look at what we do and why we do it so we don’t drift off course. It’s not enough to say we’ve always done things a certain way. This is a message about reevaluating and assessing as a church what God has called us to, and what He’s calling us to next. One thing’s for sure: Helping people know God is the primary motivator in everything our church does. As each week builds upon the last, let this be a series that helps you decide if Traders Point is the church for you, and if it is, how you can be all in. Aaron Brockett • We are Traders Point • John 17
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Chapter 5 in 1 Peter has a lot to say about leadership – specifically Christian leadership. Practically speaking, the leadership principles from this chapter can apply to us today, not matter what type of leadership seat we hold or influence we have. But to fully live them out? That’s only possible through the Holy Spirit. Check out this message to see what the Bible says about leading others the way God intended. Ryan Bramlett • The Foreigners • 1 Peter 5
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In this week’s passage, the author of 1 Peter in the Bible lays out eight defining characteristics of exiles God uses to make a difference in this world. These are the qualities that should set us apart as Christians. Watch this message to learn how we can stand out and make a difference in this hurting world. Aaron Brockett • The Foreigners • 1 Peter 3-4
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For Christ-followers, this world is sometimes an uncomfortable experience. It’s no wonder the teaching in 1 Peter on submission goes against the grain of how we’ve been conditioned to think and behave by our current culture. When it’s difficult to submit, we need to remember that we are really submitting to God. In this message, we hear that submission is an important part of the Christian life and why that is – even when it feels unnatural. Aaron Brockett • The Foreigners • 1 Peter 3 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messages Visit our website: https://tpcc.org We believe in the power of prayer: https://tpcc.org/prayer
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In his second letter, Peter reminds Christians scattered across Asia Minor of their identity as followers of Jesus. We, too, can be reminded of our identity. We are the church. Born again, chosen, royal priests, a holy nation, and God’s very own possession. Our purpose as believers cannot be realized apart from community. Being in a relationship with Jesus means being in a relationship with others, with the purpose to make the goodness of God known to the world. Ryan Bramlett • The Foreigners • 1 Peter 2 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messages Visit our website: https://tpcc.org We believe in the power of prayer: https://tpcc.org/prayer
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In his second letter, Peter reminds Christians scattered across Asia Minor of their identity as followers of Jesus. We, too, can be reminded of our identity. We are the church. Born again, chosen, royal priests, a holy nation, and God’s very own possession. Our purpose as believers cannot be realized apart from community. Being in a relationship with Jesus means being in a relationship with others, with the purpose to make the goodness of God known to the world. Ryan Bramlett • The Foreigners • 1 Peter 2 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messages Visit our website: https://tpcc.org We believe in the power of prayer: https://tpcc.org/prayer
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The author of 1 Peter wrote a letter to a group of scattered Christ-followers who were located all over Asia Minor – a letter with a message that applies to us today. He let them know the disorienting feeling they had as Christians was real and justified. They had become foreigners in this world, primarily because of their association and devotion to Jesus. As a result, their entire lives were uncertain and their support systems had been decimated. If you are battling discouragement, this is ultimately a letter of hope and reminder of where to keep your focus. Aaron Brockett • The Foreigners • 1 Peter 1
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In Daniel 9, Daniel is now an old man reflecting back on his nearly seven decades of exile in Babylon. God allowed Jerusalem to go into exile because of their continual disobedience and hardened hearts toward Him. But Daniel knew God hadn’t abandoned them; He was working on restoring them in a way that would eclipse everything they were going through. Because of this, Daniel stayed faithful to God and wasn't distracted by what was holding him captive. Aaron Brockett • Among Lions • Daniel 9 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messages Visit our website: https://tpcc.org We believe in the power of prayer: https://tpcc.org/prayer Instagram: https://instagram.com/traderspointcc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TradersPointCC Facebook: https://facebook.com/TradersPointCC/ (https://facebook.com/TradersPointCC/)
In Daniel 9, Daniel is now an old man reflecting back on his nearly seven decades of exile in Babylon. God allowed Jerusalem to go into exile because of their continual disobedience and hardened hearts toward Him. But Daniel knew God hadn’t abandoned them; He was working on restoring them in a way that would eclipse everything they were going through. Because of this, Daniel stayed faithful to God and wasn't distracted by what was holding him captive. Aaron Brockett • Among Lions • Daniel 9 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messages Visit our website: https://tpcc.org We believe in the power of prayer: https://tpcc.org/prayer Instagram: https://instagram.com/traderspointcc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TradersPointCC Facebook: https://facebook.com/TradersPointCC/ (https://facebook.com/TradersPointCC/)
Daniel 8 gives us another foreshadow of what the end times will be like. Though we aren’t certain of when they will come, we're given prophecies about the Good News of Jesus that are already and not yet fulfilled. Jesus has given us the confident hope of new life and defeat over sin and death. Until we get to experience the fullness of these prophecies, we're called to usher in His Kingdom in the “now, not yet.” Ryan Bramlett • Among Lions • Daniel 8
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Sometimes, when we study the end times in the Bible, we try to crack the code to figure out God’s plans for the future. But God is not hiding anything from us—prophecy is supposed to reassure us. In Daniel 7, we learn about a visionary dream Daniel had that reminds us of the God we serve. The God of the furnace and the God of the lion’s den is the same God who reigns over heaven and earth. Ryan Bramlett • Among Lions • Daniel 7
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Daniel’s experience in the lions’ den was his final demonstration of how to live for God within a godless culture. It was a result of small, daily acts behind closed doors when no one was looking. Daniel didn’t suddenly muster up the courage to face a group of hungry lions. His character was built by the habits he formed over decades. Building his muscles of faith equipped him to be among lions. Aaron Brockett • Among Lions • Daniel 6
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Pride is a blind spot that we often don’t recognize in ourselves until it’s too late. In Daniel 4-5, God confronts the pride of two powerful kings. It’s a story about how He ultimately brought down the Babylonian Empire, but it also shows how He deals with prideful, rebellious people in all times and places. God will always have the final word. Our hope isn’t in our circumstances. It’s in Him. Aaron Brockett • Among Lions • Daniel 4-5
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When Daniel’s friends were told to bow down to a golden idol, they were courageous in their convictions. As a result, they were thrown into a fiery furnace. We all face our own furnaces that ultimately reveal who we are and who we’re becoming. When we go into the heat, we’re not alone. We can trust God to refine us to become more like Him. Aaron Brockett • Among Lions • Daniel 3 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messages Visit our website: https://tpcc.org We believe in the power of prayer: https://tpcc.org/prayer
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In Daniel 1, we saw Babylon’s strategy to influence Daniel. In chapter 2, we see Daniel’s strategy to influence Babylon. God was at work in and through Daniel because he didn’t isolate, blend in, or water down. He was deeply involved in others’ lives who were far from God, and he lived unapologetically for God. When the pressure’s on, God wants to give us a solid foundation so we can make a difference for Him. Aaron Brockett • Among Lions • Daniel 2
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The book of Daniel is a roadmap for how godly people can thrive in a godless culture. Daniel lived for God in a way that was winsome and influential. He didn’t just survive the godless culture around him. He thrived in it, got promoted in it, and was viewed with respect and had influence within it. While Babylon tried to indoctrinate him, Daniel held onto his distinctiveness and didn’t compromise his faith. Aaron Brockett • Among Lions • Daniel 1:1-20
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Jesus is the perfect expression of the Fruit of the Spirit, including self-control. In Matthew 4, He was tempted by three of the greatest lures that can lead someone to lose control of their life: instant gratification, identity, and power. Each time, He used the Word of God and showed us that self-control happens when we exchange our personal priorities for the provision, purpose, and power of God. Alex Diaz • What the World Needs Now • Galatians 5 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messages Visit our website: https://tpcc.org We believe in the power of prayer: https://tpcc.org/prayer
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We live in a harsh world, which means there’s a great opportunity for gentleness. Gentleness is strength under control. It doesn’t mean being weak; it means acting like Jesus under pressure. When we’re gentle, we’ll stand out in division, we’ll allow healing to take place, and we’ll allow the truth to be heard. People need to see the gentleness of Jesus, and we’re the ones who can show it to them. Matt Hessel • What the World Needs Now • Galatians 5 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2ZVMExqZlZmUjE4VlJsRlpydUdaY29Xd2gwZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsY1VaV3dwM1ZoUjd6X1hFZnlLSDkxcXA2dkF0emRhNkU0VWl4dG5CU3dobVFuUWN4REZuZWF2aFBYUUtmOWxvRnBNRHVKcVNPTUlLVFBGQjBLOTFKQkF1MFpxTWhrMk1kaTNHMm1USHdZUXlhbTVMUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftpcc.org%2Fmessages&v=rZWOMzGymSo (https://tpcc.org/messages) Visit our website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblhvZ0RKdThEaHZJNnlxOGtKS1VlMURPTFFUQXxBQ3Jtc0tsNXF3UVhoNVo4czFObmcxMV94dnFfeGpDcWNmRm82S1NxN0wxaG5zWEstbmVzQTJuQWtfZVZaelNPVFlGSHBub1NqNmxBRHFKcmk1dmduRHJVeUJrM1NBeTRyY21yQldLZkQwVmhwejZULXRsbHlCTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftpcc.org%2F&v=rZWOMzGymSo (https://tpcc.org) We believe in the power of prayer: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXBnQU5kR1M0TFVxdmZPV2F4ME41Mk5mNkd0d3xBQ3Jtc0ttbjFFOUlPdl9kV1R6ejMwbDNRNEhjY0NWRG12M09QRHA4ZldicmtFLXFwTS1IUzNjSzlpN1lnT0laUHYyOF9pRktWbnhNRnUtaHhSUEFqQVVUQ00yQjRKZ1VfVXI4aXNGRHI1WmF5RjNUamNRaXF0QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftpcc.org%2Fprayer&v=rZWOMzGymSo (https://tpcc.org/prayer)
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Faithfulness is different from the other Fruit of the Spirit because it takes time. In order for us to reflect God’s faithfulness, we must first understand it. He is never-changing, always true, a firm foundation that can always be trusted. When we anchor ourselves to His character, we’ll be people of integrity who reflect His faithfulness to an ever-changing world. Jake Barker • What the World Needs Now • Galatians 5 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messages Visit our website: https://tpcc.org We believe in the power of prayer: https://tpcc.org/prayer
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Do you believe that God is good? Not just that He does good things, but that He is good. It’s who He is. The goodness of God is seen in the characteristics of God. God’s goodness is seen in His loving-kindness. His kindness draws us closer to him. It’s an act of his goodness when he saves us. God’s goodness is seen in how he shares even himself with us. Once you are saved by God, you’re also sealed with his Spirit. Ryan Bramlett • What the World Needs Now • Galatians 5
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Kindness means being genuinely concerned with what’s best for someone else no matter what. God is kind, compassionate, and tenderhearted toward us, and He wants to produce supernatural kindness within us. What the world needs now is His kindness expressed through selfless love and service. That’s what draws people to Christ. Ryan Bramlett • What the World Needs Now • Galatians 5 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messages Visit our website: https://tpcc.org We believe in the power of prayer: https://tpcc.org/prayer
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The world moves at a pace that makes it hard to be patient, but God wants to produce supernatural patience in our lives. Patience is the ability to endure for a long time, to persevere without wanting to retaliate or seek revenge, and to be content in all circumstances. What the world needs now is for us to be patient with God’s plan for our lives and with one another and ourselves. Ryan Bramlett • What the World Needs Now • Galatians 5 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messages Visit our website: https://tpcc.org We believe in the power of prayer: https://tpcc.org/prayer
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NFL quarterback Carson Wentz sits down with our lead pastor Aaron Brockett for a conversation around fatherhood. CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messages Visit our website: https://tpcc.org We believe in the power of prayer: https://tpcc.org/prayer
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Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but happiness and joy are not the same. Where happiness is a feeling, joy is an attitude based on the God we serve. God wants us to experience something eternal, not temporary. Eternal joy anchors us in the fact that God is with us no matter what, because His presence never changes. Kyle Riley • What The World Needs Now • Galatians 5
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The Fruits of the Spirit are natural byproducts of walking in a close relationship with God. The first fruit listed in Galatians 5 and the one that informs all the rest is love. Agape love means a choice, not a feeling. It’s a decision to put others first. The world needs us to show them real, sacrificial, unconditional love. When we know God’s love, we can show His love to others. Bart Shaw • What The World Needs Now • Galatians 5
All of us need friends who are willing to see us for who we really are and love us anyways. The Bible has no shortage of friendships, including David and Jonathan. What we learn from them is that friendships deeply impact us. They fulfill our desire to belong; they require encouragement, challenge, and commitment; and they’re an opportunity to be fully seen and fully known.
Relationships can be hard, but the Bible has a lot to say about them. It affirms singleness, doesn’t idolize marriage, and teaches that divorce shouldn’t be a first response but a last resort. The best thing we can do in our cultural climate is model marriage, relationships, sexuality, and singleness the way God designed for the world to see.
When sin entered the world, it put a wedge in our relationships, distorted our view and understanding of sex, and shattered the image of God within us. What we do with our bodies forms us into the person we’re becoming. Ultimately our understanding of sex is a lordship issue. Will we trust God and what He says about sex, or will we trust what we feel or what culture says? Satan has a plan to curse our life, but God has a plan to bless our life. If we choose His best, He’ll strengthen us for it.
Maddie Wentz, wife of NFL quarterback Carson Wentz, sits down with our lead pastor Aaron Brockett for a conversation around motherhood.
Society is constantly shaping our beliefs, determining our perspective, and guiding our decisions about sex. God designed sex as a gift to be enjoyed within boundaries where it will bring blessings and not pain. But because of the sinful nature that exists in all of us, sex has the potential to become one of the greatest problems in a dating or marriage relationship. Sex is a divine design. It isn't just physical; it's spiritual. It isn't just casual; it's purposeful. Wherever and however we've struggled, we can be made clean through the forgiveness and grace Jesus purchased for us on the cross. Aaron Brockett • Significant Other • Genesis 2
One of the things that makes life so rich and rewarding is relationships. And one of the things that makes life so painful and complicated is relationships. God designed us on purpose. He made human beings in His image. What we believe about that will impact how we relate to others and inform how we behave. God is relational and designed us for connection. When we see ourselves as image bearers of a good God, we’ll see others as His image bearers and treat them accordingly. No matter the relationship, our love will be built on friendship. Aaron Brockett • Significant Other • Genesis 1-2
In John 3, Jesus has a conversation with Nicodemus—a man who appears to have it all together from the outside, but Jesus knows what’s going on underneath the surface. We can fool a lot of people, yet all of us are guilty of holding back a portion of ourselves or not revealing all that’s going on inside our hearts. Jesus looks past the exterior to what’s underneath. The only way to have a relationship with Him is to be completely remade, to start over and be born again. Jesus didn’t come to reform; He came to completely transform. Aaron Brockett • Jesus Is • John 3:1-21
Many of us would say we want safety and security, but we often experience the opposite. In John 10, Jesus describes Himself as the Gate. If we want all that God has for us, Jesus is the door that we must go through. When we walk through that door and hear His voice, He promises three things: we will be saved, we will come and go freely and find good pastures, and we will have a rich and satisfying life. A full life means having peace, having joy, having God.Ryan Bramlett • Jesus Is • John 10:1-10
The theme of shepherd and sheep is one that runs throughout the Bible. Jesus came to be the Good Shepherd. He sacrificed it all for us, even His life, and He’s motivated by love. To God, we’re not a number. We’re not what we can do or what we can produce. He calls us by name. How can we hear the voice of the Good Shepherd? We turn down the volume of the world and find silence in God’s presence. He knows us, and He wants a relationship with us.Ryan Bramlett • Jesus Is • John 10:11-18
The theme of shepherd and sheep is one that runs throughout the Bible. Jesus came to be the Good Shepherd. He sacrificed it all for us, even His life, and He’s motivated by love. To God, we’re not a number. We’re not what we can do or what we can produce. He calls us by name. How can we hear the voice of the Good Shepherd? We turn down the volume of the world and find silence in God’s presence. He knows us, and He wants a relationship with us.Ryan Bramlett • Jesus Is • John 10:11-18
As we read about Jesus in the New Testament, it’s undeniable that He was a healer. There are 37 unique miracles that He performed in the gospels, and roughly 27 are healing. Jesus came to be Savior, and yet before He went to a cross to become that for us, He came as Healer. How can we experience the healing power of Jesus? We have to first believe that He can heal, and then we have to ask. He may respond with, “yes,” “no,” or “wait,” but He is never random or careless. He knows what He’s doing, and we can trust Him. Aaron Brockett • Jesus Is • Mark 9:14-29
Jesus concludes His Sermon on the Mount with a parable about foundations. Storms are inevitable, and the best time to prepare for them is before they come. We are all building a life. Our daily decisions, choices, and routines are the hammer and nails, assembling the shape of what our lives will ultimately be. A wise builder understands the cumulative effect of choices, big and small, and applies wisdom frequently to each one. Jesus calls us to build our foundations with wisdom.Aaron Brockett • MasterClass • Matthew 7:24-29
Jesus concludes His Sermon on the Mount with a parable about foundations. Storms are inevitable, and the best time to prepare for them is before they come. We are all building a life. Our daily decisions, choices, and routines are the hammer and nails, assembling the shape of what our lives will ultimately be. A wise builder understands the cumulative effect of choices, big and small, and applies wisdom frequently to each one. Jesus calls us to build our foundations with wisdom.Aaron Brockett • MasterClass • Matthew 7:24-29
As the Sermon on the Mount nears the end, Jesus warns us about people who pretend to be something they’re not. We not only have to watch out for external threats from false prophets; we have to watch out for the false prophets within ourselves. How do we change our hearts to be real? We face our reality boldly, tell ourselves the brutal truth, and choose to be broken before God and someone else. God wants to know us and be known by us. Aaron Brockett • MasterClass • Matthew 7:15-23
As the Sermon on the Mount nears the end, Jesus warns us about people who pretend to be something they’re not. We not only have to watch out for external threats from false prophets; we have to watch out for the false prophets within ourselves. How do we change our hearts to be real? We face our reality boldly, tell ourselves the brutal truth, and choose to be broken before God and someone else. God wants to know us and be known by us. Aaron Brockett • MasterClass • Matthew 7:15-23
Jesus has preached a message to His disciples on some very heavy topics. As we allow His words to equip and empower us, we come to realize that spiritual growth is often harder than we expected. We have an enemy who wants to tempt and distract us from growing closer to Jesus, and Jesus tells us the answer is prayer. He teaches us to pray for our spiritual lives by continuing to ask, seek, and knock. The Kingdom of God begins in our hearts. Kyle Riley • MasterClass • Matthew 7:7-14
Jesus has preached a message to His disciples on some very heavy topics. As we allow His words to equip and empower us, we come to realize that spiritual growth is often harder than we expected. We have an enemy who wants to tempt and distract us from growing closer to Jesus, and Jesus tells us the answer is prayer. He teaches us to pray for our spiritual lives by continuing to ask, seek, and knock. The Kingdom of God begins in our hearts. Kyle Riley • MasterClass • Matthew 7:7-14
As Jesus teaches His disciples what it looks like to live in the kingdom of God in His famous Sermon on the Mount, He dives straight to our hearts, and His teaching on judging others is no different. Jesus isn’t saying there’s never a time to make a judgment call or to be discerning, but He does challenge us to judge rightly. To do that, we must see ourselves and others clearly, and seeing clearly begins in our hearts. Ryan Bramlett • MasterClass • Matthew 7:1-6
As Jesus teaches His disciples what it looks like to live in the kingdom of God in His famous Sermon on the Mount, He dives straight to our hearts, and His teaching on judging others is no different. Jesus isn’t saying there’s never a time to make a judgment call or to be discerning, but He does challenge us to judge rightly. To do that, we must see ourselves and others clearly, and seeing clearly begins in our hearts. Ryan Bramlett • MasterClass • Matthew 7:1-6
The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus exclaiming to His followers that God has so much more for us than the brokenness so prevalent in our world today. From His teaching on treasure and material possessions, Jesus now digs a little deeper into that topic by showing us how disordered priorities and misguided affections are often the cause of much of the worry we face in this life. Instead of just a command to “stop worrying,” Jesus invites us into a life of freedom and abundance. Aaron Brockett • MasterClass • Matthew 6:25-34
The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus exclaiming to His followers that God has so much more for us than the brokenness so prevalent in our world today. From His teaching on treasure and material possessions, Jesus now digs a little deeper into that topic by showing us how disordered priorities and misguided affections are often the cause of much of the worry we face in this life. Instead of just a command to “stop worrying,” Jesus invites us into a life of freedom and abundance. Aaron Brockett • MasterClass • Matthew 6:25-34
Prayer may be the most universal spiritual discipline practiced across all religions. Even if we don’t believe in God, we probably still pray because something inside of us instinctively recognizes our need for help and cries out for it! In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives His followers the why and how to pray. As we practice this discipline, we learn that prayer is all about deepening our connection with our heavenly Father, something very different from any other religion. We pray not to get something, but to know Someone. Ryan Bramlett • MasterClass • Matthew 6:5-15
Prayer may be the most universal spiritual discipline practiced across all religions. Even if we don’t believe in God, we probably still pray because something inside of us instinctively recognizes our need for help and cries out for it! In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives His followers the why and how to pray. As we practice this discipline, we learn that prayer is all about deepening our connection with our heavenly Father, something very different from any other religion. We pray not to get something, but to know Someone. Ryan Bramlett • MasterClass • Matthew 6:5-15
Jesus isn’t afraid to address challenging topics because He knows our lives are greatly impacted by them. As He turns His attention to good deeds, money, and material possessions in His Sermon on the Mount, He continues to focus on the motivations of our heart and transformation from the inside out. He teaches the important truth that our hearts will always follow what we treasure, and He challenges us to have spiritual vision and an eternal perspective. Aaron Brockett • MasterClass • Matthew 6:1-4, 19-24
Jesus isn’t afraid to address challenging topics because He knows our lives are greatly impacted by them. As He turns His attention to good deeds, money, and material possessions in His Sermon on the Mount, He continues to focus on the motivations of our heart and transformation from the inside out. He teaches the important truth that our hearts will always follow what we treasure, and He challenges us to have spiritual vision and an eternal perspective. Aaron Brockett • MasterClass • Matthew 6:1-4, 19-24
The Sermon on the Mount is a grand exposition on how to live out the greatest commandment: love God and love people. In it, Jesus walks through case studies to explain what He means, four of which are divorce, dishonesty, revenge, and loving our enemies. Jesus calls us to not just focus on external behavior and image management. He calls us to examine the motives of our hearts. When we follow His example, we reflect the Kingdom of God to the world around us. Aaron Brockett • MasterClass • Matthew 5:31-48
The Sermon on the Mount is a grand exposition on how to live out the greatest commandment: love God and love people. In it, Jesus walks through case studies to explain what He means, four of which are divorce, dishonesty, revenge, and loving our enemies. Jesus calls us to not just focus on external behavior and image management. He calls us to examine the motives of our hearts. When we follow His example, we reflect the Kingdom of God to the world around us. Aaron Brockett • MasterClass • Matthew 5:31-48
Jesus knew that knowledge wasn’t enough to give meaning and purpose to life. He didn’t come to earth just to heal a few people or to teach a few lessons on morality or good manners. He didn’t even come just to die on a cross so that sinners could go to heaven someday. Jesus came to teach men and women what it means to be fully human. He came to win our hearts and change us from the inside out. Aaron Brockett • MasterClass • Matthew 5:20-30
Jesus knew that knowledge wasn’t enough to give meaning and purpose to life. He didn’t come to earth just to heal a few people or to teach a few lessons on morality or good manners. He didn’t even come just to die on a cross so that sinners could go to heaven someday. Jesus came to teach men and women what it means to be fully human. He came to win our hearts and change us from the inside out. Aaron Brockett • MasterClass • Matthew 5:20-30
We live in an age where we have more access to information than any other generation in history. While knowledge isn’t a bad thing, it isn’t enough to fix the massive brokenness of our world and the bankruptcy found within each of our hearts. We need something deeper and more profound. In His most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus described His upside-down kingdom, His way of putting our broken world right-side up. Aaron Brockett • MasterClass • Matthew 5
We live in an age where we have more access to information than any other generation in history. While knowledge isn’t a bad thing, it isn’t enough to fix the massive brokenness of our world and the bankruptcy found within each of our hearts. We need something deeper and more profound. In His most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus described His upside-down kingdom, His way of putting our broken world right-side up. Aaron Brockett • MasterClass • Matthew 5
A master class is a class given to students of a particular discipline by an expert of that discipline. Jesus taught the original master class on what it means to be fully human when He gave His famous Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapters 5-7. The message of His sermon wasn’t, “Live like this and you’ll be my disciple,” but rather, “Because you are my disciple, live like this.” It’s not about how we ought to live, but how we were meant to live. Let the words of the Sermon on the Mount lead you straight to the Master Himself. Ryan Bramlett • MasterClass • Matthew 5:1-12
A master class is a class given to students of a particular discipline by an expert of that discipline. Jesus taught the original master class on what it means to be fully human when He gave His famous Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapters 5-7. The message of His sermon wasn’t, “Live like this and you’ll be my disciple,” but rather, “Because you are my disciple, live like this.” It’s not about how we ought to live, but how we were meant to live. Let the words of the Sermon on the Mount lead you straight to the Master Himself. Ryan Bramlett • MasterClass • Matthew 5:1-12
The heart of the Christmas story is that God sent His Son to be a Savior for everyone, including the fearful, the shamed, and the guilty.Aaron Brockett • For All the People • Luke 2:10-11
The heart of the Christmas story is that God sent His Son to be a Savior for everyone, including the fearful, the shamed, and the guilty.Aaron Brockett • For All the People • Luke 2:10-11
The good news of the Christmas story is that God meets us where we are. In the midst of overwhelming guilt, God provides an answer! Confession to both God and others is the pathway to forgiveness and joy. Let guilt be the vehicle that takes you straight to the grace of God. Ryan Bramlett • For All the People • Luke 2:8, Psalm 32:1-7
The good news of the Christmas story is that God meets us where we are. In the midst of overwhelming guilt, God provides an answer! Confession to both God and others is the pathway to forgiveness and joy. Let guilt be the vehicle that takes you straight to the grace of God. Ryan Bramlett • For All the People • Luke 2:8, Psalm 32:1-7
The announcement the angel brought to the shepherds on that first Christmas was a message he said would bring great joy to all people. It wasn’t a message just for the Jew, the Gentile, the religious, the good person, or the worthy person, but for all. If you feel like Mary and Joseph - as if your life has been disrupted, or you feel alone, or you feel shamed - God meets you in all three with His love and grace. Jesus was born from sinners, for sinners. Aaron Brockett • For All the People • Luke 2, Matthew 1
The announcement the angel brought to the shepherds on that first Christmas was a message he said would bring great joy to all people. It wasn’t a message just for the Jew, the Gentile, the religious, the good person, or the worthy person, but for all. If you feel like Mary and Joseph - as if your life has been disrupted, or you feel alone, or you feel shamed - God meets you in all three with His love and grace. Jesus was born from sinners, for sinners. Aaron Brockett • For All the People • Luke 2, Matthew 1
To be afraid is to be human. The command, “Don’t be afraid,” is the most frequent command in the Bible for a reason. Where is God in the midst of our fear? As we look forward to the celebration of God coming to earth as a baby this season, remember that God is always doing something in the midst of our storms. Whatever fear is stealing from you, God wants to replace it with a peace that passes all human understanding. Ryan Bramlett • For All the People • Luke 2:10, Mark 4:35-41
To be afraid is to be human. The command, “Don’t be afraid,” is the most frequent command in the Bible for a reason. Where is God in the midst of our fear? As we look forward to the celebration of God coming to earth as a baby this season, remember that God is always doing something in the midst of our storms. Whatever fear is stealing from you, God wants to replace it with a peace that passes all human understanding. Ryan Bramlett • For All the People • Luke 2:10, Mark 4:35-41
How can we disagree with brothers and sisters in Christ in a way that honors both God and the other person? Romans 14 and 15 give us guidelines for doing this well. By prioritizing the spiritual health of others over our personal freedoms in Christ, we bring glory to God. Spiritual maturity is not developing convictions based on how much we know. It's learning to show restraint in the weight we give those convictions. In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, love.Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 14, 15
How can we disagree with brothers and sisters in Christ in a way that honors both God and the other person? Romans 14 and 15 give us guidelines for doing this well. By prioritizing the spiritual health of others over our personal freedoms in Christ, we bring glory to God. Spiritual maturity is not developing convictions based on how much we know. It's learning to show restraint in the weight we give those convictions. In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, love.Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 14, 15
While the first 11 chapters of the book of Romans reveal a painstakingly logical explanation of the Gospel message in its entirety, the last five chapters move on to the practical application of it. The Gospel shows us how to rightly see ourselves and revolutionizes our relationships with God, with other Christians, with enemies, and even with our governing authorities.Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 12, 13
While the first 11 chapters of the book of Romans reveal a painstakingly logical explanation of the Gospel message in its entirety, the last five chapters move on to the practical application of it. The Gospel shows us how to rightly see ourselves and revolutionizes our relationships with God, with other Christians, with enemies, and even with our governing authorities.Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 12, 13
The book of Romans shows us a church with strong similarities to the church today – a group of people who trusted in their Christian activity rather than actively trusting in Christ, a people consumed with projects for God rather than the promises of God. But a relationship with Jesus is the antidote to religion, regardless of background or ethnicity. Because of His great love, we are sent into the world to also love and to bring the message of this good news.Alex Diaz • Recalibrate • Romans 9, 10
The book of Romans shows us a church with strong similarities to the church today – a group of people who trusted in their Christian activity rather than actively trusting in Christ, a people consumed with projects for God rather than the promises of God. But a relationship with Jesus is the antidote to religion, regardless of background or ethnicity. Because of His great love, we are sent into the world to also love and to bring the message of this good news.Alex Diaz • Recalibrate • Romans 9, 10
For followers of Jesus, the struggle with sin is a battle we will continue to fight until the day we go to be with God in heaven for all of eternity. Until then, we can rest assured it’s a battle we don’t fight alone. Because of the Holy Spirit living in us, we have a position of right standing with God that cannot be removed, we have a purpose on earth that cannot be ruined, and we have a power to overcome sin that cannot be rivaled.Ryan Bramlett • Recalibrate • Romans 8
For followers of Jesus, the struggle with sin is a battle we will continue to fight until the day we go to be with God in heaven for all of eternity. Until then, we can rest assured it’s a battle we don’t fight alone. Because of the Holy Spirit living in us, we have a position of right standing with God that cannot be removed, we have a purpose on earth that cannot be ruined, and we have a power to overcome sin that cannot be rivaled.Ryan Bramlett • Recalibrate • Romans 8
We’re all looking for worth and acceptance, but that’s a battle none of us can win. Following Jesus means we’ll face an ongoing war in our minds. Recognizing the victory Jesus won for us changes the way we see the fight. Jesus established our ultimate worth when He suffered on our behalf, so that we would have success over our old selves and would be released from the fight we could never win.Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 7
We’re all looking for worth and acceptance, but that’s a battle none of us can win. Following Jesus means we’ll face an ongoing war in our minds. Recognizing the victory Jesus won for us changes the way we see the fight. Jesus established our ultimate worth when He suffered on our behalf, so that we would have success over our old selves and would be released from the fight we could never win.Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 7
An invitation to follow Jesus is an invitation to war with our personal sin. God tells us in Romans 6 is that being made right in His sight frees us from the power of sin, but it doesn’t mean that we will never be tempted to sin. The process of being made holy is a battle we will fight until the day we go to be with Jesus for eternity, but it’s one we don’t fight alone. Through the power of the Holy Spirit in us, we now have the choice to say “yes” to God and “no” to sin.Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 5:20 - 6:23
An invitation to follow Jesus is an invitation to war with our personal sin. God tells us in Romans 6 is that being made right in His sight frees us from the power of sin, but it doesn’t mean that we will never be tempted to sin. The process of being made holy is a battle we will fight until the day we go to be with Jesus for eternity, but it’s one we don’t fight alone. Through the power of the Holy Spirit in us, we now have the choice to say “yes” to God and “no” to sin.Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 5:20 - 6:23
Pain and trials are inevitable in this life, but the gospel message transforms the way we look at suffering. Jesus came to earth to make the ultimate sacrifice for us. He was familiar with sorrows and acquainted with grief, yet He never sinned. Because of His sacrifice, we can face our trials from a place of peace and joy, looking forward to the day when we will share God’s glory.Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 5:1-19
Pain and trials are inevitable in this life, but the gospel message transforms the way we look at suffering. Jesus came to earth to make the ultimate sacrifice for us. He was familiar with sorrows and acquainted with grief, yet He never sinned. Because of His sacrifice, we can face our trials from a place of peace and joy, looking forward to the day when we will share God’s glory.Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 5:1-19
The message of the Bible is that we are saved by faith. We don’t earn a right standing with God because of how hard we work. Righteousness is counted to us because of our faith in God who forgives sinners. Nothing is too hard for Him. This gives us a hope that is greater than how we feel or things appear – a hope that anchors our identity, security, and assurance. We’re welcomed into the family of God, not by what we’ve done but by what Jesus did on our behalf.Ryan Bramlett • Recalibrate • Romans 4
The message of the Bible is that we are saved by faith. We don’t earn a right standing with God because of how hard we work. Righteousness is counted to us because of our faith in God who forgives sinners. Nothing is too hard for Him. This gives us a hope that is greater than how we feel or things appear – a hope that anchors our identity, security, and assurance. We’re welcomed into the family of God, not by what we’ve done but by what Jesus did on our behalf.Ryan Bramlett • Recalibrate • Romans 4
As followers of Jesus, the lens by which we see the world is increasingly at sharp odds with those of our culture. As a result, we are under constant pressure to assimilate and follow the crowd. Each one of us will one day stand before the judgment seat of God. He justifies us freely by His grace, meaning He declares us righteous through the finished work of Jesus. When we put our trust in Him, everything that was ours becomes His (our sin) and everything that was His becomes ours (His righteousness). Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 2:17-29, Romans 3:9-26 Religion vs The Gospel Resource
As followers of Jesus, the lens by which we see the world is increasingly at sharp odds with those of our culture. As a result, we are under constant pressure to assimilate and follow the crowd. Each one of us will one day stand before the judgment seat of God. He justifies us freely by His grace, meaning He declares us righteous through the finished work of Jesus. When we put our trust in Him, everything that was ours becomes His (our sin) and everything that was His becomes ours (His righteousness). Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 2:17-29, Romans 3:9-26 Religion vs The Gospel Resource
Our modern western culture doesn’t call us to bow down to a gold idol, but it does call us to bow to an ideology. God designed the world to be without pain, disease, war, and hurt, but whatever God creates, Satan counterfeits. The good news is Jesus defeated him on the cross, and He wants to change each of us, beginning with our hearts. God isn’t looking for external conformity to a religion or set of beliefs, but an inward transformation of the heart. Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 1:18-32, Romans 2:1-4
Our modern western culture doesn’t call us to bow down to a gold idol, but it does call us to bow to an ideology. God designed the world to be without pain, disease, war, and hurt, but whatever God creates, Satan counterfeits. The good news is Jesus defeated him on the cross, and He wants to change each of us, beginning with our hearts. God isn’t looking for external conformity to a religion or set of beliefs, but an inward transformation of the heart. Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 1:18-32, Romans 2:1-4
There's a difference between magnetic north and true north, and if we follow the ever-changing magnetic pull of culture, we'll never end up at true north. Romans is a book of the Bible that takes aim at casual Christianity and divisive Christianity, calling us back to Jesus in every area of our lives. Jesus loved us at our worst. He rescued us, redeemed us, and made us right with God. When we put Him front and center in our lives, it changes everything. Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 1
There's a difference between magnetic north and true north, and if we follow the ever-changing magnetic pull of culture, we'll never end up at true north. Romans is a book of the Bible that takes aim at casual Christianity and divisive Christianity, calling us back to Jesus in every area of our lives. Jesus loved us at our worst. He rescued us, redeemed us, and made us right with God. When we put Him front and center in our lives, it changes everything. Aaron Brockett • Recalibrate • Romans 1
Our world is suffering from spiritual and emotional dehydration. Everything that has transpired around the world over the past year-and-a-half is contributing to a thirst that we can't satisfy with created things, despite our attempts to do so. Our culture offers things that only dehydrate us more. But Jesus came to be our living water! In Him we can be deeply known, deeply loved, and completely accepted. Aaron Brockett • Dry Fountains • John 4
Our world is suffering from spiritual and emotional dehydration. Everything that has transpired around the world over the past year-and-a-half is contributing to a thirst that we can't satisfy with created things, despite our attempts to do so. Our culture offers things that only dehydrate us more. But Jesus came to be our living water! In Him we can be deeply known, deeply loved, and completely accepted. Aaron Brockett • Dry Fountains • John 4
At some point in our lives nearly all of us land in a spot that causes us to say, “It wasn’t supposed to be like this.” Following Jesus will sometimes be a path of pain, but it’s never without purpose. In the story of the Red Sea, God delivers His people in miraculous fashion. We serve that same God today! A God who fights for His people, who delivers them from sin and enemies, and who makes a way for them to be with Him. He deserves our awe, our worship, and all the glory. Ryan Bramlett • Our Next Guest • Exodus 13, 14
At some point in our lives nearly all of us land in a spot that causes us to say, “It wasn’t supposed to be like this.” Following Jesus will sometimes be a path of pain, but it’s never without purpose. In the story of the Red Sea, God delivers His people in miraculous fashion. We serve that same God today! A God who fights for His people, who delivers them from sin and enemies, and who makes a way for them to be with Him. He deserves our awe, our worship, and all the glory. Ryan Bramlett • Our Next Guest • Exodus 13, 14
We tend to relegate the resurrection to one Sunday every year. But the reality is the resurrection wasn’t supposed to be an annual event that we acknowledge, but a moment in time that affects how we live in every moment in time. Whatever our circumstances, we can follow the example of the three women who encountered Jesus’ empty tomb: keep moving, look up, and respond to Jesus. Kenny Hart • Our Next Guest • Mark 16:1-8
We tend to relegate the resurrection to one Sunday every year. But the reality is the resurrection wasn’t supposed to be an annual event that we acknowledge, but a moment in time that affects how we live in every moment in time. Whatever our circumstances, we can follow the example of the three women who encountered Jesus’ empty tomb: keep moving, look up, and respond to Jesus. Kenny Hart • Our Next Guest • Mark 16:1-8
We all have different lenses we see the world through, but no one has ever seen like Jesus. Jesus looked through the eyes of love, and according to God’s Word, love is 3-D. Love is a decision, love is a demonstration, and love is always the difference. We’re called to see what Jesus would see if He were looking through our eyes and respond with a heart of compassion. Mike Breaux • Our Next Guest • Ephesians 3:17-19
We all have different lenses we see the world through, but no one has ever seen like Jesus. Jesus looked through the eyes of love, and according to God’s Word, love is 3-D. Love is a decision, love is a demonstration, and love is always the difference. We’re called to see what Jesus would see if He were looking through our eyes and respond with a heart of compassion. Mike Breaux • Our Next Guest • Ephesians 3:17-19
All of us have wrestled at some point with failure. The toughest failures to overcome are the ones we pridefully declare would never happen to us. Just as Jesus restored hope to Peter after he denied Him three times, He wants to restore hope in our lives too. When we struggle, we can follow Peter’s example – own our failures, stay connected to community, and dive in and swim toward Jesus. He is a God of second chances who gives us forgiveness, mercy, and hope. Mike Breaux • Our Next Guest • Matthew 26:75
All of us have wrestled at some point with failure. The toughest failures to overcome are the ones we pridefully declare would never happen to us. Just as Jesus restored hope to Peter after he denied Him three times, He wants to restore hope in our lives too. When we struggle, we can follow Peter’s example – own our failures, stay connected to community, and dive in and swim toward Jesus. He is a God of second chances who gives us forgiveness, mercy, and hope. Mike Breaux • Our Next Guest • Matthew 26:75
Life is short and happens in a flash, but God is faithful. He has promised a heavenly homeland – a perfect place without a hint of evil, a place where only goodness and love are present, a place where every tongue and tribe and nation will praise Jesus. God calls us to trust Him and believe in His unshakable love until we see Him face to face in heaven. We can believe Him from the beginning to the end of our life here on earth. Mike Breaux • Our Next Guest • Ecclesiastes 12:1-5
Life is short and happens in a flash, but God is faithful. He has promised a heavenly homeland – a perfect place without a hint of evil, a place where only goodness and love are present, a place where every tongue and tribe and nation will praise Jesus. God calls us to trust Him and believe in His unshakable love until we see Him face to face in heaven. We can believe Him from the beginning to the end of our life here on earth. Mike Breaux • Our Next Guest • Ecclesiastes 12:1-5
The phrase ‘new normal’ is a way to describe a rhythm, way of life, or habit that initially is different, until it becomes common. When we become followers of Jesus, we experience a new normal. Our purpose becomes to know Him and make Him known. Our perspective shifts, and we see circumstances and people through His lens. And we become new people who have been changed by Him. A new normal with Jesus is a life that reflects the fact that we’ve been with Him.Kyle Riley • Our Next Guest • 2 Corinthians 5:11-17, Acts 4:13
The phrase ‘new normal’ is a way to describe a rhythm, way of life, or habit that initially is different, until it becomes common. When we become followers of Jesus, we experience a new normal. Our purpose becomes to know Him and make Him known. Our perspective shifts, and we see circumstances and people through His lens. And we become new people who have been changed by Him. A new normal with Jesus is a life that reflects the fact that we’ve been with Him.Kyle Riley • Our Next Guest • 2 Corinthians 5:11-17, Acts 4:13
We all have potholes in our life stories, and if they go unaddressed, they quickly become sinkholes that create collateral damage. We must get after the thing beneath the thing and get emotionally honest about why we do the things we do. God is relentless in His pursuit of our wholeness. This is His grace – His deep longing to make us whole, holy, and spiritually healthy. Steve Carter • Our Next Guest • Esther 3
We all have potholes in our life stories, and if they go unaddressed, they quickly become sinkholes that create collateral damage. We must get after the thing beneath the thing and get emotionally honest about why we do the things we do. God is relentless in His pursuit of our wholeness. This is His grace – His deep longing to make us whole, holy, and spiritually healthy. Steve Carter • Our Next Guest • Esther 3
We are all being influenced and discipled all the time. The question is, who is leading us? Jesus describes Himself as the Gate and the Shepherd, and He offers us a rich and satisfying life through Himself. When Jesus leads us, He changes how we see, and He reminds us that everyone has unsurpassable worth and is a person He died for. He leads us from love so that we can love others. We transform the world not by conquering it, but by loving it as we listen to His voice and follow Him. Anne Wilson • Our Next Guest • John 10
We are all being influenced and discipled all the time. The question is, who is leading us? Jesus describes Himself as the Gate and the Shepherd, and He offers us a rich and satisfying life through Himself. When Jesus leads us, He changes how we see, and He reminds us that everyone has unsurpassable worth and is a person He died for. He leads us from love so that we can love others. We transform the world not by conquering it, but by loving it as we listen to His voice and follow Him. Anne Wilson • Our Next Guest • John 10
Over time, our love for Jesus can wither. We have to be committed to love when things are going well and also when they aren’t. Just like Jesus did for the church at Ephesus, He celebrates us for doing well, He corrects us for drifting in our love, and He restores us and helps us to get it right. Wherever we’ve struggled, we can retrace our steps, repent, and rekindle our first love for Him. Brandon Watts • Our Next Guest • Revelation 2:1-5
Over time, our love for Jesus can wither. We have to be committed to love when things are going well and also when they aren’t. Just like Jesus did for the church at Ephesus, He celebrates us for doing well, He corrects us for drifting in our love, and He restores us and helps us to get it right. Wherever we’ve struggled, we can retrace our steps, repent, and rekindle our first love for Him. Brandon Watts • Our Next Guest • Revelation 2:1-5
All of us experience the grace of God every day. The question is, what do we do when we’re living in this space after grace? Jesus calls us to live in freedom. Biblical freedom isn’t a license to do what we want. It’s the power to do what God wants. It means depending fully on the Holy Spirit, and it means spending the rest of our lives pointing people to Jesus with the freedom we’ve found in Him.Kyle Riley • Our Next Guest • John 8:1-11; Galatians 5
All of us experience the grace of God every day. The question is, what do we do when we’re living in this space after grace? Jesus calls us to live in freedom. Biblical freedom isn’t a license to do what we want. It’s the power to do what God wants. It means depending fully on the Holy Spirit, and it means spending the rest of our lives pointing people to Jesus with the freedom we’ve found in Him.Kyle Riley • Our Next Guest • John 8:1-11; Galatians 5
When we look at the life and ministry of Jesus, we see that He had some unique instructions for people not just before they pray, but even after they pray. God is faithful while we wait but also while we work, and our actions after the prayer can determine His answer. What is it you’re asking God to do in your life? Keep working while you are waiting.View Rusty's Book, After Amen here.Rusty George • Our Next Guest
When we look at the life and ministry of Jesus, we see that He had some unique instructions for people not just before they pray, but even after they pray. God is faithful while we wait but also while we work, and our actions after the prayer can determine His answer. What is it you’re asking God to do in your life? Keep working while you are waiting.View Rusty's Book, After Amen here.Rusty George • Our Next Guest
When John the Baptist announced the Messiah, one group of people saw the heart behind the announcement. Another group saw something different. When we don’t view God rightly, we don’t view ourselves rightly. A changed heart comes from experiencing God’s heart. What does the heart of the Father express? God says, “I am here.” “Trust and obey.” “You’re mine.” When we shift our perspective, we experience His heart and fully trust Him. Kyle Riley • Our Next Guest • Matthew 3:1-10, 13-17
When John the Baptist announced the Messiah, one group of people saw the heart behind the announcement. Another group saw something different. When we don’t view God rightly, we don’t view ourselves rightly. A changed heart comes from experiencing God’s heart. What does the heart of the Father express? God says, “I am here.” “Trust and obey.” “You’re mine.” When we shift our perspective, we experience His heart and fully trust Him. Kyle Riley • Our Next Guest • Matthew 3:1-10, 13-17
A lot of people think Christianity is a low-maintenance, hassle-free life, but the minute we become a Christian, we gain an adversary. The devil’s main job in our lives isn’t temptation; it’s accusation. He wants to convince us that our issue is our identity. But Jesus stepped in as an advocate and paid the price on our behalf. What we do is not who we are. Only Jesus gets to tell us who we are.Josh Howerton • Our Next Guest • Revelation 12:7-11, 1 John 2:1-2
A lot of people think Christianity is a low-maintenance, hassle-free life, but the minute we become a Christian, we gain an adversary. The devil’s main job in our lives isn’t temptation; it’s accusation. He wants to convince us that our issue is our identity. But Jesus stepped in as an advocate and paid the price on our behalf. What we do is not who we are. Only Jesus gets to tell us who we are.Josh Howerton • Our Next Guest • Revelation 12:7-11, 1 John 2:1-2
People may look at the same thing, but it doesn’t mean they see the same thing. When 12 Israelites were sent to scout out the Promised Land after wandering the wilderness, ten spies came back with a negative report, but two came back with courage and confidence. We don’t want to see what everyone else sees. We want to have a perspective that is shaped by our faith. Don’t let what you think is possible get in the way of what God has already promised. Kyle Idleman • Our Next Guest • Numbers 13, 14
People may look at the same thing, but it doesn’t mean they see the same thing. When 12 Israelites were sent to scout out the Promised Land after wandering the wilderness, ten spies came back with a negative report, but two came back with courage and confidence. We don’t want to see what everyone else sees. We want to have a perspective that is shaped by our faith. Don’t let what you think is possible get in the way of what God has already promised. Kyle Idleman • Our Next Guest • Numbers 13, 14
Pride is the enemy of the way of life Jesus invites us to. It stretches us beyond our capacities, not letting us off the treadmill of striving until we snap. But the simple work that Jesus invites us into is one of learning from and abiding in Him. It is only when we allow ourselves to be poured into by Him and filled with the Holy Spirit that we can adequately pour out to others and work from a place of true rest. Ryan Bramlett • Achilles • Matthew 11:28-30
Pride is the enemy of the way of life Jesus invites us to. It stretches us beyond our capacities, not letting us off the treadmill of striving until we snap. But the simple work that Jesus invites us into is one of learning from and abiding in Him. It is only when we allow ourselves to be poured into by Him and filled with the Holy Spirit that we can adequately pour out to others and work from a place of true rest. Ryan Bramlett • Achilles • Matthew 11:28-30
Jesus takes it very seriously when people who claim to represent Him couldn’t be further from Him. Prideful pretending causes us to be more concerned about managing our image than developing our character. It causes us to be more concerned with the applause of men than the approval of God. The only way to be real is to serve without ulterior motives. The life Jesus modeled and the message He preached were one and the same – whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Aaron Brockett • Achilles • Matthew 23
Jesus takes it very seriously when people who claim to represent Him couldn’t be further from Him. Prideful pretending causes us to be more concerned about managing our image than developing our character. It causes us to be more concerned with the applause of men than the approval of God. The only way to be real is to serve without ulterior motives. The life Jesus modeled and the message He preached were one and the same – whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Aaron Brockett • Achilles • Matthew 23
Every single one of us has a vulnerability or weakness in our character that, left unchecked, can and will bring down our relationships, reputation, and influence. That weakness is pride – an unhealthy preoccupation with self – and Scripture is clear that God hates pride. He knows it is the root of nearly every sin struggle we have, which is why one of the most loving things God does for us is oppose pride in our lives. There is freedom in letting go of pride, embracing humility, and acknowledging our need for God in everything we do. Aaron Brockett • Achilles • Matthew 18
Every single one of us has a vulnerability or weakness in our character that, left unchecked, can and will bring down our relationships, reputation, and influence. That weakness is pride – an unhealthy preoccupation with self – and Scripture is clear that God hates pride. He knows it is the root of nearly every sin struggle we have, which is why one of the most loving things God does for us is oppose pride in our lives. There is freedom in letting go of pride, embracing humility, and acknowledging our need for God in everything we do. Aaron Brockett • Achilles • Matthew 18
Pride is the thing that can so easily take us down and out. It can be blinding. That’s what we see in Saul in 1 Samuel 15. Saul has been so focused on himself that he loses touch with reality. Pride manifests itself in many different ways, and Saul’s story shows us that insecurity is one way it can show up in our lives. Let’s consider how pride sneaks into our own lives and ask God to replace it with humility by pointing us to our example, Jesus. Aaron Brockett • Achilles • 1 Samuel 15
Pride is the thing that can so easily take us down and out. It can be blinding. That’s what we see in Saul in 1 Samuel 15. Saul has been so focused on himself that he loses touch with reality. Pride manifests itself in many different ways, and Saul’s story shows us that insecurity is one way it can show up in our lives. Let’s consider how pride sneaks into our own lives and ask God to replace it with humility by pointing us to our example, Jesus. Aaron Brockett • Achilles • 1 Samuel 15
In the parable of the sower, Jesus used something His audience would have been culturally familiar with – agriculture – to connect with their hearts. If the seed is God’s Word and the soil is our hearts, what type of soil is God’s Word finding in your heart? Hard? Shallow? Distracted? Or is it the last type of soil Jesus mentions, the good soil – people who hear God’s Word, cling to it, and then patiently produce a harvest? Through His life, Jesus showed us the way to create a sustainable and consistent environment for growth in our own hearts. God will grow the harvest. Our only job is to plant and be faithful. To be present, patient, and persistent. Kyle Riley • Dirt • Luke 8:4-15
In the parable of the sower, Jesus used something His audience would have been culturally familiar with – agriculture – to connect with their hearts. If the seed is God’s Word and the soil is our hearts, what type of soil is God’s Word finding in your heart? Hard? Shallow? Distracted? Or is it the last type of soil Jesus mentions, the good soil – people who hear God’s Word, cling to it, and then patiently produce a harvest? Through His life, Jesus showed us the way to create a sustainable and consistent environment for growth in our own hearts. God will grow the harvest. Our only job is to plant and be faithful. To be present, patient, and persistent. Kyle Riley • Dirt • Luke 8:4-15
Jesus tells the parable of the farmer scattering seed to explain how personal and spiritual growth happens in our lives. The seed is God’s Word and the soil is our hearts. If the seed is going to produce anything, it has to push up through the soil, as well as the thorns that threaten to choke the life out of it. There will be thorns and weeds in our lives, but God wants to take what happens to us to accomplish His work in us, so He can fulfill His purpose through us. Aaron Brockett • Dirt • Luke 8:4-15
Jesus tells the parable of the farmer scattering seed to explain how personal and spiritual growth happens in our lives. The seed is God’s Word and the soil is our hearts. If the seed is going to produce anything, it has to push up through the soil, as well as the thorns that threaten to choke the life out of it. There will be thorns and weeds in our lives, but God wants to take what happens to us to accomplish His work in us, so He can fulfill His purpose through us. Aaron Brockett • Dirt • Luke 8:4-15
The parable of the sower teaches us that the kind of soil we have in our hearts determines the kind of growth we will see in our lives. We have a tendency to focus almost exclusively on the fruit above the surface in our lives, but there’s nothing we will see above the surface that didn’t start below. To experience change, we need to get to the root – the condition of our hearts. Aaron Brockett • Dirt • Luke 8:4-15
The parable of the sower teaches us that the kind of soil we have in our hearts determines the kind of growth we will see in our lives. We have a tendency to focus almost exclusively on the fruit above the surface in our lives, but there’s nothing we will see above the surface that didn’t start below. To experience change, we need to get to the root – the condition of our hearts. Aaron Brockett • Dirt • Luke 8:4-15
Dirt is a natural medium for growth. When Jesus tells the parable of the four soils, He isn’t speaking about farming. He’s talking about the condition of our heart. The story Jesus tells is an invitation to listen with new ears, with curiosity, and with a heart to truly hear what He has to say. Jesus didn’t come to entertain the crowds. He came to announce the good news of a new kingdom – the kind of kingdom that’s available to anyone who’s willing to truly listen and understand.Ryan Bramlett • Dirt • Luke 8:4-12
Dirt is a natural medium for growth. When Jesus tells the parable of the four soils, He isn’t speaking about farming. He’s talking about the condition of our heart. The story Jesus tells is an invitation to listen with new ears, with curiosity, and with a heart to truly hear what He has to say. Jesus didn’t come to entertain the crowds. He came to announce the good news of a new kingdom – the kind of kingdom that’s available to anyone who’s willing to truly listen and understand.Ryan Bramlett • Dirt • Luke 8:4-12
Failure is defined as an inability to perform, giving way under stress, a lack of success, falling short, or one who has failed. We all experience failure at some point in our lifetime. But some failures cut so deep, they seem almost unbearable. A closer look at the life of Peter shows us that Jesus still pursues us in our failures. Because Jesus IS resurrection, no failure will ever be too big for Him to overcome. In Him, we have redemption and can walk from failure to freedom. Aaron Brockett • Easter • John 21
Failure is defined as an inability to perform, giving way under stress, a lack of success, falling short, or one who has failed. We all experience failure at some point in our lifetime. But some failures cut so deep, they seem almost unbearable. A closer look at the life of Peter shows us that Jesus still pursues us in our failures. Because Jesus IS resurrection, no failure will ever be too big for Him to overcome. In Him, we have redemption and can walk from failure to freedom. Aaron Brockett • Easter • John 21
The church is more than just a building. The church is the bride of Christ, a beacon of hope and light and a new way that points to Jesus and eternal life. It’s time for us to rally and be the church as God intended, to be one voice that lives out the ways of Jesus, to be the holy nation that shows others the goodness of God, and to be the witnesses for Him that He called us to be. As we grow in our love for Jesus, looking more and more like Him every day, we beautify the bride, causing a watching world to stand up and take notice. Ryan Bramlett • Rally Cry • John 17
The church is more than just a building. The church is the bride of Christ, a beacon of hope and light and a new way that points to Jesus and eternal life. It’s time for us to rally and be the church as God intended, to be one voice that lives out the ways of Jesus, to be the holy nation that shows others the goodness of God, and to be the witnesses for Him that He called us to be. As we grow in our love for Jesus, looking more and more like Him every day, we beautify the bride, causing a watching world to stand up and take notice. Ryan Bramlett • Rally Cry • John 17
The past year has delivered a severe blow to our relationships. But God, who is a God in three persons Himself, designed us to be in community. The early church was a picture of community the way God intended for His children. Are you part of this type of community—one that’s devoted to God’s teachings, true fellowship, prayer, and worship? Through the work of Jesus, God declared that we will never stand alone. Ryan Bramlett • Rally Cry • Acts 2:1-4, 38-40, 42-47
The past year has delivered a severe blow to our relationships. But God, who is a God in three persons Himself, designed us to be in community. The early church was a picture of community the way God intended for His children. Are you part of this type of community—one that’s devoted to God’s teachings, true fellowship, prayer, and worship? Through the work of Jesus, God declared that we will never stand alone. Ryan Bramlett • Rally Cry • Acts 2:1-4, 38-40, 42-47
Marriage is a God-ordained institution, designed to be a reflection of His nature and relationship with us. It's also the most vulnerable human relationship we'll have, and we need to see it as such. Marriage is harder than we think but better than we thought. No matter our relationship status, God’s heart is that we become the person He intended us to be – full and complete in Christ. Aaron Brockett • Rally Cry • Genesis 2:21-24, Song of Songs
Marriage is a God-ordained institution, designed to be a reflection of His nature and relationship with us. It's also the most vulnerable human relationship we'll have, and we need to see it as such. Marriage is harder than we think but better than we thought. No matter our relationship status, God’s heart is that we become the person He intended us to be – full and complete in Christ. Aaron Brockett • Rally Cry • Genesis 2:21-24, Song of Songs
There is a very real enemy who exists in our world, and he's doing everything he can to fight against our marriages, our families, and the hope of redemption and restoration that comes through Jesus. As a church, it’s time to rally around these things! We're called to build God’s kingdom on earth and raise the next generation to pierce the darkness of our world. Our legacy is shaped by who we raise and influence, not just by what we do. Aaron Brockett • Rally Cry • Psalm 127
There is a very real enemy who exists in our world, and he's doing everything he can to fight against our marriages, our families, and the hope of redemption and restoration that comes through Jesus. As a church, it’s time to rally around these things! We're called to build God’s kingdom on earth and raise the next generation to pierce the darkness of our world. Our legacy is shaped by who we raise and influence, not just by what we do. Aaron Brockett • Rally Cry • Psalm 127
When it comes to the struggles we’ve experienced and witnessed all around us this past year – anger, addiction, anxiety, and depression – the one we may feel most out of bounds talking about in the church is doubt. But doubt is not the opposite of faith! Handled properly, doubt can strengthen our faith and draw us into a closer walk with the God of the universe who has revealed Himself to us and wants us to know Him. Ryan Bramlett • Let’s Talk About It • Matthew 28, John 1:14
When it comes to the struggles we’ve experienced and witnessed all around us this past year – anger, addiction, anxiety, and depression – the one we may feel most out of bounds talking about in the church is doubt. But doubt is not the opposite of faith! Handled properly, doubt can strengthen our faith and draw us into a closer walk with the God of the universe who has revealed Himself to us and wants us to know Him. Ryan Bramlett • Let’s Talk About It • Matthew 28, John 1:14
Not everyone is going through the same thing as we walk through an emotional and mental health crisis in our world, but everyone is going through something. The Bible promises that when we acknowledge our struggles and get them out in the open, we have an advocate with God in Jesus Christ who wants to redeem every broken thing within us. Depression can be the “check engine light” of our souls. God can and will use it to draw us into a deeper relationship with Him if we allow it. Aaron Brockett • Let’s Talk About It • Psalm 42, 1 Kings 19
Not everyone is going through the same thing as we walk through an emotional and mental health crisis in our world, but everyone is going through something. The Bible promises that when we acknowledge our struggles and get them out in the open, we have an advocate with God in Jesus Christ who wants to redeem every broken thing within us. Depression can be the “check engine light” of our souls. God can and will use it to draw us into a deeper relationship with Him if we allow it. Aaron Brockett • Let’s Talk About It • Psalm 42, 1 Kings 19
All of us have fallen down in one way or another this past year, and anxiety has managed to drag many of us into feelings of hopelessness and despair. The message the world has communicated to us is to isolate. But God has a different desire. While we can’t always choose what we go through, we can choose what we think about. God wants to guard our hearts and minds with peace. Focus on His promises. Allow Him to walk with you through your anxiety. Aaron Brockett • Let’s Talk About It • Lamentations 3
All of us have fallen down in one way or another this past year, and anxiety has managed to drag many of us into feelings of hopelessness and despair. The message the world has communicated to us is to isolate. But God has a different desire. While we can’t always choose what we go through, we can choose what we think about. God wants to guard our hearts and minds with peace. Focus on His promises. Allow Him to walk with you through your anxiety. Aaron Brockett • Let’s Talk About It • Lamentations 3
The church should be a safe place for us to talk about the mental and emotional health issues that many of us are facing right now. Research shows that in this season, addiction is on the rise. New addictions are being developed and old ones are resurfacing. But God’s Word is clear – He created us to crave and desire, and He wants us to find our satisfaction in Him alone. When we are at our worst, He offers His best because we are worthy of His love. Ryan Bramlett • Let’s Talk About It • 1 John 2:15-17, 21
The church should be a safe place for us to talk about the mental and emotional health issues that many of us are facing right now. Research shows that in this season, addiction is on the rise. New addictions are being developed and old ones are resurfacing. But God’s Word is clear – He created us to crave and desire, and He wants us to find our satisfaction in Him alone. When we are at our worst, He offers His best because we are worthy of His love. Ryan Bramlett • Let’s Talk About It • 1 John 2:15-17, 21
Just behind the global pandemic happening in our world right now, another pandemic rages – the mental and emotional health pandemic. Public health challenges, economic strain, social tension, and political division have led to increased anxiety, depression, addiction, and anger. And while anger itself isn’t necessarily a sin, anger that isn’t handled and processed in a godly way can be destructive. The call of Christ on our lives is to give up control to the One who is in control. The antidote to anger is grace. Aaron Brockett • Let’s Talk About It • Exodus 17:1-7
Just behind the global pandemic happening in our world right now, another pandemic rages – the mental and emotional health pandemic. Public health challenges, economic strain, social tension, and political division have led to increased anxiety, depression, addiction, and anger. And while anger itself isn’t necessarily a sin, anger that isn’t handled and processed in a godly way can be destructive. The call of Christ on our lives is to give up control to the One who is in control. The antidote to anger is grace. Aaron Brockett • Let’s Talk About It • Exodus 17:1-7
Staying motivated in the daily, atomic habits that lead to big change can feel daunting. The good news is, as followers of Jesus, we never have to rely on our own willpower or strength to carry out the good works He planned for us long ago. The act of justification and the process of sanctification are both works of grace in our lives. Stay motivated for the journey by seeing each day as a gift, staying committed to intentional discipleship, and taking time to celebrate all the ways God has worked in your life. Ryan Bramlett • Atomic Habits • Ephesians 2:8-10, 2 Thessalonians 1:11
Staying motivated in the daily, atomic habits that lead to big change can feel daunting. The good news is, as followers of Jesus, we never have to rely on our own willpower or strength to carry out the good works He planned for us long ago. The act of justification and the process of sanctification are both works of grace in our lives. Stay motivated for the journey by seeing each day as a gift, staying committed to intentional discipleship, and taking time to celebrate all the ways God has worked in your life. Ryan Bramlett • Atomic Habits • Ephesians 2:8-10, 2 Thessalonians 1:11
While forming good habits can be challenging, forming bad habits seems to come easily. Bad habits can stunt progress toward establishing new routines, so it’s important to attack the bad habits as well. The good news is that we don’t have to rely on our own strength to overcome bad habits. God has made a way to give us new life, and we have a choice to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus daily. He also desires to surround us with others who can encourage us to turn to His transformative Word, which informs our identity and influences our behavior. Aaron Brockett • Atomic Habits • Romans 7
While forming good habits can be challenging, forming bad habits seems to come easily. Bad habits can stunt progress toward establishing new routines, so it’s important to attack the bad habits as well. The good news is that we don’t have to rely on our own strength to overcome bad habits. God has made a way to give us new life, and we have a choice to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus daily. He also desires to surround us with others who can encourage us to turn to His transformative Word, which informs our identity and influences our behavior. Aaron Brockett • Atomic Habits • Romans 7
When experts study habit formation, we learn that not all habits are equally beneficial. Some habits are known as keystone habits – a habit that ends up improving every other area of our lives. Repeated studies and life experience show that the single greatest instigator for spiritual growth is Bible engagement. God’s Word gives us light for our path and transforms us from the inside out if we allow it to do its work in and through us. Aaron Brockett • Atomic Habits
When experts study habit formation, we learn that not all habits are equally beneficial. Some habits are known as keystone habits – a habit that ends up improving every other area of our lives. Repeated studies and life experience show that the single greatest instigator for spiritual growth is Bible engagement. God’s Word gives us light for our path and transforms us from the inside out if we allow it to do its work in and through us. Aaron Brockett • Atomic Habits
As we begin 2021, New Year’s resolutions and goal setting abound. It can be easy to get discouraged as you look across the canyon of “where I am” to “where I want to be.” But by changing your habits, and focusing on small, daily improvements, you can literally change your life. Start with who you are and then move on to what to do and how. Aaron Brockett • Atomic Habits • Galatians 6:9, Romans 12:2
As we begin 2021, New Year’s resolutions and goal setting abound. It can be easy to get discouraged as you look across the canyon of “where I am” to “where I want to be.” But by changing your habits, and focusing on small, daily improvements, you can literally change your life. Start with who you are and then move on to what to do and how. Aaron Brockett • Atomic Habits • Galatians 6:9, Romans 12:2
2020 has felt a bit like the story of Acts 27 – a giant storm and subsequent shipwreck. The sailors did everything in their power to keep the ship on course to no avail. As we close out 2020, it’s important to take time to reflect on the year, grieve losses, and give thanks for the places you saw God at work. As a new year dawns, stay courageous and hold on to hope. God is never done working.Aaron Brockett • Acts 27
2020 has felt a bit like the story of Acts 27 – a giant storm and subsequent shipwreck. The sailors did everything in their power to keep the ship on course to no avail. As we close out 2020, it’s important to take time to reflect on the year, grieve losses, and give thanks for the places you saw God at work. As a new year dawns, stay courageous and hold on to hope. God is never done working.Aaron Brockett • Acts 27
Around this time of year, and especially in the midst of our present circumstances, it can be so easy to feel alone. Jesus came to show us that we are not alone. He came to fulfill God’s promises, accomplishing prophecies that were spoken hundreds of years before His birth. He is called Immanuel; He is God with us. When we feel alone, we can take comfort in knowing that He is present, and we can draw near to Him. Ryan Bramlett • Anxious Christmas • Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:26, Matthew 28
Around this time of year, and especially in the midst of our present circumstances, it can be so easy to feel alone. Jesus came to show us that we are not alone. He came to fulfill God’s promises, accomplishing prophecies that were spoken hundreds of years before His birth. He is called Immanuel; He is God with us. When we feel alone, we can take comfort in knowing that He is present, and we can draw near to Him. Ryan Bramlett • Anxious Christmas • Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:26, Matthew 28
For thousands of years, God’s history with His people is one of rescue, faithfulness, and never forgetting. Through Isaiah, God told His people that one day, the lights would turn back on through the work of a child called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. In our darkness and moments of feeling forgotten, we too hold onto our faithful God, trusting in His creativity to fulfill His promises. Ryan Bramlett • Anxious Christmas • Isaiah 9:2-7, 49:16
For thousands of years, God’s history with His people is one of rescue, faithfulness, and never forgetting. Through Isaiah, God told His people that one day, the lights would turn back on through the work of a child called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. In our darkness and moments of feeling forgotten, we too hold onto our faithful God, trusting in His creativity to fulfill His promises. Ryan Bramlett • Anxious Christmas • Isaiah 9:2-7, 49:16
Waiting is something we aren’t typically very good at. And sadly, 2020 has felt like one giant waiting room. When we look at the Bible, one of the longest seasons of waiting happened when God’s people waited for the fulfillment of the promise of a coming Messiah. The story of Christmas shows us that just because we find ourselves waiting doesn’t mean that God isn’t working. God always fulfills His promises at just the right time. Aaron Brockett • Anxious Christmas • Luke 2:1-7
Waiting is something we aren’t typically very good at. And sadly, 2020 has felt like one giant waiting room. When we look at the Bible, one of the longest seasons of waiting happened when God’s people waited for the fulfillment of the promise of a coming Messiah. The story of Christmas shows us that just because we find ourselves waiting doesn’t mean that God isn’t working. God always fulfills His promises at just the right time. Aaron Brockett • Anxious Christmas • Luke 2:1-7
Like it or not, the topic of money is a subject that touches every single one of us. It flows into our lives and eventually flows right back out. But as it flows out, it does something to our hearts. How can we be assured we’re serving God and not money? Jesus says it happens by recognizing that we aren’t the owners of anything, but rather the managers of it.Aaron Brockett • Flow • Luke 16:1-13
Like it or not, the topic of money is a subject that touches every single one of us. It flows into our lives and eventually flows right back out. But as it flows out, it does something to our hearts. How can we be assured we’re serving God and not money? Jesus says it happens by recognizing that we aren’t the owners of anything, but rather the managers of it.Aaron Brockett • Flow • Luke 16:1-13
Like it or not, the topic of money is a subject that touches every single one of us. It flows into our lives and eventually flows right back out. But as it flows out, whether through spending, giving, saving, or investing, it does something to our hearts. What we do with our money says a lot about our hearts, and our hearts are Jesus’ primary concern.Aaron Brockett • Flow • Luke 12:13-34
Like it or not, the topic of money is a subject that touches every single one of us. It flows into our lives and eventually flows right back out. But as it flows out, whether through spending, giving, saving, or investing, it does something to our hearts. What we do with our money says a lot about our hearts, and our hearts are Jesus’ primary concern.Aaron Brockett • Flow • Luke 12:13-34
Jesus has an interaction with an “unworthy” Roman officer whose slave needed healing. Jesus healed the slave in response to the officer’s faith, not because of all the great things he had done. Trusting in God isn’t blind faith. It gives you access to God. Faith is choosing to focus on what you know to be true. It’s making a bold move based on reliable information. Ryan Bramlett • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 7:1-10
Jesus has an interaction with an “unworthy” Roman officer whose slave needed healing. Jesus healed the slave in response to the officer’s faith, not because of all the great things he had done. Trusting in God isn’t blind faith. It gives you access to God. Faith is choosing to focus on what you know to be true. It’s making a bold move based on reliable information. Ryan Bramlett • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 7:1-10
Jesus closes out His manifesto sermon with strong words for His listeners: if you call yourselves my followers, you’ll put my words into practice. Storms of life are inevitable. Jesus calls each of us to examine our hearts and ask the question, “What foundation am I building my life on?” Daily decisions determine the strength of our foundation.Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 6:46-49
Jesus closes out His manifesto sermon with strong words for His listeners: if you call yourselves my followers, you’ll put my words into practice. Storms of life are inevitable. Jesus calls each of us to examine our hearts and ask the question, “What foundation am I building my life on?” Daily decisions determine the strength of our foundation.Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 6:46-49
Jesus says a lot about the subject of words, specifically the words that come out of our mouths. Using the analogy of a tree and its fruit, Jesus tells us the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. Our words reveal what we’ve allowed to take root and grow inside our hearts. It’s not about watching our mouths. It’s about guarding our hearts and allowing God to transform us from the inside out.Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 6:43-45
Jesus says a lot about the subject of words, specifically the words that come out of our mouths. Using the analogy of a tree and its fruit, Jesus tells us the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. Our words reveal what we’ve allowed to take root and grow inside our hearts. It’s not about watching our mouths. It’s about guarding our hearts and allowing God to transform us from the inside out.Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 6:43-45
Jesus has just finished teaching His disciples how to love their enemies by offering mercy and grace to people who treat them badly. And now, He moves on to another difficult teaching about not judging others. But does that mean we should never judge? By following Jesus, we learn the delicate balance of when to be silent and when to speak up. We learn how to judge rightly from a heart of love, compassion, and grace. Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 6:37-42
Jesus has just finished teaching His disciples how to love their enemies by offering mercy and grace to people who treat them badly. And now, He moves on to another difficult teaching about not judging others. But does that mean we should never judge? By following Jesus, we learn the delicate balance of when to be silent and when to speak up. We learn how to judge rightly from a heart of love, compassion, and grace. Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 6:37-42
As Jesus continues to teach His followers about the new Kingdom He’s come to bring, He lays down one radical statement after another—blessed are the poor, the persecuted, and the hungry, woe to the rich and the prosperous. What Jesus teaches next is one of the hardest commands His disciples will ever have to obey: “Love your enemies.” He freely gives us this limitless love, and He calls us to extend it to others. Limitless love points the world to Jesus. Kyle Riley • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 6:27-36
As Jesus continues to teach His followers about the new Kingdom He’s come to bring, He lays down one radical statement after another—blessed are the poor, the persecuted, and the hungry, woe to the rich and the prosperous. What Jesus teaches next is one of the hardest commands His disciples will ever have to obey: “Love your enemies.” He freely gives us this limitless love, and He calls us to extend it to others. Limitless love points the world to Jesus. Kyle Riley • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 6:27-36
Jesus returns from a night of prayer and the choosing of the twelve apostles, bringing with Him teachings for a new community. Instead of living for what the world tells us to chase after, Jesus teaches a completely different value system for this new community. Followers of Jesus will be marked by humility, generosity, sacrifice, and a mindset focused on God’s kingdom. Ryan Bramlett • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 6:12-26
Jesus returns from a night of prayer and the choosing of the twelve apostles, bringing with Him teachings for a new community. Instead of living for what the world tells us to chase after, Jesus teaches a completely different value system for this new community. Followers of Jesus will be marked by humility, generosity, sacrifice, and a mindset focused on God’s kingdom. Ryan Bramlett • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 6:12-26
In a world filled with darkness and disunity, the Church should stand out as a bright light. What sets us apart from a world holding a grudge is the forgiveness we offer others. Jesus knew this wouldn’t be easy for us but, through the power of the gospel, provides us a way. Forgiveness is remembering how Jesus forgave us and then offering that to others.Aaron Brockett • Behind the Mask • Matthew 18:21-35
In a world filled with darkness and disunity, the Church should stand out as a bright light. What sets us apart from a world holding a grudge is the forgiveness we offer others. Jesus knew this wouldn’t be easy for us but, through the power of the gospel, provides us a way. Forgiveness is remembering how Jesus forgave us and then offering that to others.Aaron Brockett • Behind the Mask • Matthew 18:21-35
Being offended by someone or something is inevitable in our lives. Jesus even taught His disciples, “Offenses will come.” We will encounter stumbling blocks designed to trap us and lure us into sin. But the mission of the Church is far too critical and God’s plans for your future are too big for you to hold onto an offense! Jesus went to the cross for our offenses. As a result, we can choose to step over the offenses in our path and lead with love. Aaron Brockett • Behind the Mask
Being offended by someone or something is inevitable in our lives. Jesus even taught His disciples, “Offenses will come.” We will encounter stumbling blocks designed to trap us and lure us into sin. But the mission of the Church is far too critical and God’s plans for your future are too big for you to hold onto an offense! Jesus went to the cross for our offenses. As a result, we can choose to step over the offenses in our path and lead with love. Aaron Brockett • Behind the Mask
The current climate of our world is a perfect storm for division and disunity. At the very end of His earthly life, Jesus prayed for unity and oneness in the Church. He knew the mission of the Church was far too critical to get caught up in secondary issues. As we love each other, we show the love of Jesus to a world that desperately needs Him.Aaron Brockett • Behind the Mask • John 17
The current climate of our world is a perfect storm for division and disunity. At the very end of His earthly life, Jesus prayed for unity and oneness in the Church. He knew the mission of the Church was far too critical to get caught up in secondary issues. As we love each other, we show the love of Jesus to a world that desperately needs Him.Aaron Brockett • Behind the Mask • John 17
From the creation of the world, God provided us a rhythm of life to restore our souls and bring balance to our lives through the gift of Sabbath. If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, or overworked, remember God has so much more for you. He created you in His image and invites you to enter into His rest. Ryan Bramlett • The Gospel of Luke: Settled in Spirit • Luke 6:1-11
From the creation of the world, God provided us a rhythm of life to restore our souls and bring balance to our lives through the gift of Sabbath. If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, or overworked, remember God has so much more for you. He created you in His image and invites you to enter into His rest. Ryan Bramlett • The Gospel of Luke: Settled in Spirit • Luke 6:1-11
From the time we’re born, a gap exists between each of us and the life God intended us to live. But God, because of His great love, closed that gap by grace through Jesus, and He calls us, His followers, to do the same for those far from Him. Closing the gap between others and Jesus requires understanding, empathy, graciousness, and love. Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Settled in Spirit • Luke 5:27-32
From the time we’re born, a gap exists between each of us and the life God intended us to live. But God, because of His great love, closed that gap by grace through Jesus, and He calls us, His followers, to do the same for those far from Him. Closing the gap between others and Jesus requires understanding, empathy, graciousness, and love. Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Settled in Spirit • Luke 5:27-32
Faith is a bold move into an unknown future, based on reliable information. In this week’s passage in Luke, we find two examples of regular people making bold moves into the unknown based upon what they know of Jesus, and Jesus responds to each one. What step of faith is God calling you to right now? Take a step toward Him, knowing He is utterly reliable and will not let your foot slip.Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Settled in Spirit • Luke 5:12-20
Faith is a bold move into an unknown future, based on reliable information. In this week’s passage in Luke, we find two examples of regular people making bold moves into the unknown based upon what they know of Jesus, and Jesus responds to each one. What step of faith is God calling you to right now? Take a step toward Him, knowing He is utterly reliable and will not let your foot slip.Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Settled in Spirit • Luke 5:12-20
Jesus gives Simon Peter a new priority and purpose for his life the moment he falls humbly at the feet of Jesus. Fishing used to be Simon Peter’s priority, but Jesus says, “Now, it’s people,” because ultimately, people are what matter most to Jesus. In times of uncertainty, anxiety, and doubt, it’s easy to forget that people matter. Be reminded that more than our position, our politics, or our preferences, people are still the priority.Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Settled in Spirit • Luke 5:1-11
Jesus gives Simon Peter a new priority and purpose for his life the moment he falls humbly at the feet of Jesus. Fishing used to be Simon Peter’s priority, but Jesus says, “Now, it’s people,” because ultimately, people are what matter most to Jesus. In times of uncertainty, anxiety, and doubt, it’s easy to forget that people matter. Be reminded that more than our position, our politics, or our preferences, people are still the priority.Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Settled in Spirit • Luke 5:1-11
As Jesus taught and healed throughout the region of Galilee, lives were changed. He taught with the authority and power of God Himself and His touch brought spiritual and physical healing to all who were brought to Him. Jesus still does this today! No matter where you are or what you’ve done, His grace knows no bounds. Come into the presence of Jesus and experience His love, His power, His healing and His grace.Ryan Bramlett • The Gospel of Luke: Settled in Spirit • Luke 4:31-44
As Jesus taught and healed throughout the region of Galilee, lives were changed. He taught with the authority and power of God Himself and His touch brought spiritual and physical healing to all who were brought to Him. Jesus still does this today! No matter where you are or what you’ve done, His grace knows no bounds. Come into the presence of Jesus and experience His love, His power, His healing and His grace.Ryan Bramlett • The Gospel of Luke: Settled in Spirit • Luke 4:31-44
Jesus begins His public ministry in dramatic fashion – by claiming to be the fulfillment of 700-year-old Scriptures that pointed to the Messiah, and offending a large group of Jews with the truth that God’s grace extends to anyone who will receive it. The message of Jesus is clear: God’s grace is available to everyone by faith. Therefore, don’t make it more complicated for yourself or for others. Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Settled in Spirit • Luke 4:14-30
Jesus begins His public ministry in dramatic fashion – by claiming to be the fulfillment of 700-year-old Scriptures that pointed to the Messiah, and offending a large group of Jews with the truth that God’s grace extends to anyone who will receive it. The message of Jesus is clear: God’s grace is available to everyone by faith. Therefore, don’t make it more complicated for yourself or for others. Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Settled in Spirit • Luke 4:14-30
The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness shows us three kinds of bait Satan uses to tempt us – desire, deception and disobedience. We can’t overcome temptation by trying harder. By the power of the Holy Spirit in us, we overcome temptation through heart change and a great love for God. Jesus emerged from the wilderness full of the Holy Spirit’s power, victorious, spiritually strengthened, and battle-ready. Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Settled in Spirit • Luke 4:1-14
The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness shows us three kinds of bait Satan uses to tempt us – desire, deception and disobedience. We can’t overcome temptation by trying harder. By the power of the Holy Spirit in us, we overcome temptation through heart change and a great love for God. Jesus emerged from the wilderness full of the Holy Spirit’s power, victorious, spiritually strengthened, and battle-ready. Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Settled in Spirit • Luke 4:1-14
As we continue to navigate the storms of life raging all around us, who is looking to you to provide direction and a sense of hope in the midst of them? One of the greatest gifts you can offer someone during times of crisis is a non-anxious presence and Philippians 4 is full of practical help for how to do that. What we dwell on in our heads determines the condition of our heart. Aaron Brockett • Good News! • Philippians 4:4-9
As we continue to navigate the storms of life raging all around us, who is looking to you to provide direction and a sense of hope in the midst of them? One of the greatest gifts you can offer someone during times of crisis is a non-anxious presence and Philippians 4 is full of practical help for how to do that. What we dwell on in our heads determines the condition of our heart. Aaron Brockett • Good News! • Philippians 4:4-9
Paul wrote the book of Philippians during one of the most challenging seasons of his life – imprisonment, abandonment, betrayal and facing execution. Yet no other book of the Bible is filled with as much Joy as Philippians. Paul’s peace of mind and settled spirit were rooted in authentic Good News. His focus remained steadfast on Jesus as he pressed on toward the prize of Christ-likeness and Heaven. Aaron Brockett • Good News! • Philippians 3:3-14
Paul wrote the book of Philippians during one of the most challenging seasons of his life – imprisonment, abandonment, betrayal and facing execution. Yet no other book of the Bible is filled with as much Joy as Philippians. Paul’s peace of mind and settled spirit were rooted in authentic Good News. His focus remained steadfast on Jesus as he pressed on toward the prize of Christ-likeness and Heaven. Aaron Brockett • Good News! • Philippians 3:3-14
The Good News of Jesus just keeps coming. Those who belong to Christ have so many spiritual blessings in Him – encouragement, comfort and fellowship with the Holy Spirit! Through the Holy Spirit we now have the mind of Christ and we can choose to live in that power: in unity, humility and with tenderness and compassion. Our lives are no longer lived for ourselves but for the benefit of others. Ryan Bramlett • Good News! • Philippians 2
The Good News of Jesus just keeps coming. Those who belong to Christ have so many spiritual blessings in Him – encouragement, comfort and fellowship with the Holy Spirit! Through the Holy Spirit we now have the mind of Christ and we can choose to live in that power: in unity, humility and with tenderness and compassion. Our lives are no longer lived for ourselves but for the benefit of others. Ryan Bramlett • Good News! • Philippians 2
The Good News of Jesus Christ is news that lasts and changes our lives forever. When we find our identity first and foremost as a child of God, we can live on purpose and unashamed. Knowing who we are determines who we live for. God saved us for a purpose – to know Him and make Him known to others. The Good News isn’t just a story to be told. It’s a truth to be lived. Kyle Riley • Good News! • Philippians 1:20-25, 29-30
The Good News of Jesus Christ is news that lasts and changes our lives forever. When we find our identity first and foremost as a child of God, we can live on purpose and unashamed. Knowing who we are determines who we live for. God saved us for a purpose – to know Him and make Him known to others. The Good News isn’t just a story to be told. It’s a truth to be lived. Kyle Riley • Good News! • Philippians 1:20-25, 29-30
We miss a lot of opportunities God gives us to grow when we’re too busy looking for a way out of the seemingly negative circumstances we find ourselves in. We feel stuck and the only thing we pray for is a way out, to get unstuck! But what if we aren’t stuck? What if God has us stationed in a certain place at a certain time for something bigger? A greater purpose? Look around. God can use you right where you are!Ryan Bramlett • Good News! • Philippians
We miss a lot of opportunities God gives us to grow when we’re too busy looking for a way out of the seemingly negative circumstances we find ourselves in. We feel stuck and the only thing we pray for is a way out, to get unstuck! But what if we aren’t stuck? What if God has us stationed in a certain place at a certain time for something bigger? A greater purpose? Look around. God can use you right where you are!Ryan Bramlett • Good News! • Philippians
We could all use some good news right now and the book of Philippians is full of good news. The term Good News is mentioned 10 times in this short, 4-chapter book. As Paul penned this letter from prison to his beloved church in Philippi, he gives us an example to follow. The book of Philippians teaches us how the Good News has the power to shape our everyday life and live it out with peace, joy and contentment. Ryan Bramlett • Good News! • Philippians 1
We could all use some good news right now and the book of Philippians is full of good news. The term Good News is mentioned 10 times in this short, 4-chapter book. As Paul penned this letter from prison to his beloved church in Philippi, he gives us an example to follow. The book of Philippians teaches us how the Good News has the power to shape our everyday life and live it out with peace, joy and contentment. Ryan Bramlett • Good News! • Philippians 1
The most important question we, the Body of Christ, can ask right now with regard to systemic racism and injustice is, ‘What is God’s heart and what does He require?’ The Church has an important responsibility to lead the way, not just in speech, but in action and love. By following Christ’s example of humility, we can begin to do the hard work of repenting, listening and seeing all human beings as fellow image-bearers of God. Let Jesus change our minds so that our actions might follow.Aaron Brockett • What Now?
The most important question we, the Body of Christ, can ask right now with regard to systemic racism and injustice is, ‘What is God’s heart and what does He require?’ The Church has an important responsibility to lead the way, not just in speech, but in action and love. By following Christ’s example of humility, we can begin to do the hard work of repenting, listening and seeing all human beings as fellow image-bearers of God. Let Jesus change our minds so that our actions might follow.Aaron Brockett • What Now?
We don’t have a race problem in America, we have a racism problem, and God calls us, His Church, to speak into it. Racism is group prejudice coupled with institutional power and it has been killing all of us from the beginning of time. Let suffering speak, be part of the solution by taking meaningful action, and draw hope from the greatest justice warrior that ever lived—Jesus Christ. Aaron Brockett • Racism. Justice. Hope.
We don’t have a race problem in America, we have a racism problem, and God calls us, His Church, to speak into it. Racism is group prejudice coupled with institutional power and it has been killing all of us from the beginning of time. Let suffering speak, be part of the solution by taking meaningful action, and draw hope from the greatest justice warrior that ever lived—Jesus Christ. Aaron Brockett • Racism. Justice. Hope.
Jesus spent just three years accomplishing the work His Father sent Him to do on Earth. Yet every time we read the Gospels, we see His entire ministry was accomplished at a pace that allowed others to follow and press in around Him. His slow, deliberate steps toward His mission were a direct result of His connectedness with His Father. Jesus never ran, He walked. And He calls us to walk, too. Anne Wilson • We Are TPCC • Mark 5:21-35
Jesus spent just three years accomplishing the work His Father sent Him to do on Earth. Yet every time we read the Gospels, we see His entire ministry was accomplished at a pace that allowed others to follow and press in around Him. His slow, deliberate steps toward His mission were a direct result of His connectedness with His Father. Jesus never ran, He walked. And He calls us to walk, too. Anne Wilson • We Are TPCC • Mark 5:21-35
Joseph allowed the trials of his life to shape his character and grow his personal relationship with God to new levels. By keeping his heart soft and being faithful with the work in front of him, Joseph emerged on the other side of his trials with the ability to forgive his brothers and say to them, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good.”Aaron Brockett • Resilient • Genesis 45:1-15; 50:15-21
Joseph allowed the trials of his life to shape his character and grow his personal relationship with God to new levels. By keeping his heart soft and being faithful with the work in front of him, Joseph emerged on the other side of his trials with the ability to forgive his brothers and say to them, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good.”Aaron Brockett • Resilient • Genesis 45:1-15; 50:15-21
Joseph continues to test his brothers so that he can know—have they changed? Twenty years after they cruelly sold him into slavery, what is in their hearts? Judah passes the test with flying colors. His eloquent speech offering to take the punishment for Benjamin is a picture of repentance and sacrificial love, a foreshadowing of the love Jesus has for us. Ryan Bramlett • Resilient • Genesis 43-44
Joseph continues to test his brothers so that he can know—have they changed? Twenty years after they cruelly sold him into slavery, what is in their hearts? Judah passes the test with flying colors. His eloquent speech offering to take the punishment for Benjamin is a picture of repentance and sacrificial love, a foreshadowing of the love Jesus has for us. Ryan Bramlett • Resilient • Genesis 43-44
Have you ever asked the question, “when will the pain stop?” We live in a broken world and Joseph could identify with the loss, heartache, injustice, and grief we experience today. If you find yourself becoming angry, bitter, and cynical through the losses you’ve experienced in your life, follow Joseph’s example. Be strengthened in your relationship with God as you walk with Him through the deep waters of recovery. Aaron Brockett • Resilient • Genesis 41:37-42:38
Have you ever asked the question, “when will the pain stop?” We live in a broken world and Joseph could identify with the loss, heartache, injustice, and grief we experience today. If you find yourself becoming angry, bitter, and cynical through the losses you’ve experienced in your life, follow Joseph’s example. Be strengthened in your relationship with God as you walk with Him through the deep waters of recovery. Aaron Brockett • Resilient • Genesis 41:37-42:38
Resilience requires pain. God used the difficult and painful circumstances of Joseph’s life to bring about incredible personal growth in his life. Joseph had to learn to let go of the pride that had been holding him back. We can choose to go through the valleys of life or grow through them.Aaron Brockett • Resilient • Genesis 39:22-41:36
Resilience requires pain. God used the difficult and painful circumstances of Joseph’s life to bring about incredible personal growth in his life. Joseph had to learn to let go of the pride that had been holding him back. We can choose to go through the valleys of life or grow through them.Aaron Brockett • Resilient • Genesis 39:22-41:36
Joseph remained resilient in the face of temptation and difficult circumstances because his relationship with God was more important to him than anything else. Through every trial he faced, the Lord was with Joseph and He’s with you, too. When we live convinced that nothing can separate us from the love of God, He becomes our ‘why’, giving us strength to stand.Ryan Bramlett • Resilient • Genesis 39:1-23
Joseph remained resilient in the face of temptation and difficult circumstances because his relationship with God was more important to him than anything else. Through every trial he faced, the Lord was with Joseph and He’s with you, too. When we live convinced that nothing can separate us from the love of God, He becomes our ‘why’, giving us strength to stand.Ryan Bramlett • Resilient • Genesis 39:1-23
The life of Joseph is a story of true resilience. His example encourages us to hold on to hope and to strengthen our faith in God through difficult times. God has a plan and purpose for your life. Allow Him to shape your character in the midst of trial. He promises to be with you.Aaron Brockett • Resilient • Genesis 37:1-4
The life of Joseph is a story of true resilience. His example encourages us to hold on to hope and to strengthen our faith in God through difficult times. God has a plan and purpose for your life. Allow Him to shape your character in the midst of trial. He promises to be with you.Aaron Brockett • Resilient • Genesis 37:1-4
Easter 2020 looked and felt very much like the very first Easter 2000 years ago. Jesus had been crucified and His followers were quarantined, swimming in uncertainty, anxiety, and fear. Don’t miss the gift this moment offers—we have never been more reliant on God than we are right now. Because of a resurrected Jesus, we can live with peace, joy, and purpose! Aaron Brockett • Waymaker • John 20:19-22
Easter 2020 looked and felt very much like the very first Easter 2000 years ago. Jesus had been crucified and His followers were quarantined, swimming in uncertainty, anxiety, and fear. Don’t miss the gift this moment offers—we have never been more reliant on God than we are right now. Because of a resurrected Jesus, we can live with peace, joy, and purpose! Aaron Brockett • Waymaker • John 20:19-22
We are all searching for a promise, a guarantee, the one thing that can bring us a little peace and assurance in the midst of the craziness. God is a promise keeper. God's promises never change because God never changes. Our circumstances might change, but our God is unshakeable.Ryan Bramlett • Waymaker
We are all searching for a promise, a guarantee, the one thing that can bring us a little peace and assurance in the midst of the craziness. God is a promise keeper. God's promises never change because God never changes. Our circumstances might change, but our God is unshakeable.Ryan Bramlett • Waymaker
The opposite of fear isn’t faith, it’s love. Now is the time for the church to demonstrate to the world where we place our hope. It isn’t in our health, our money, our daily routine—it’s in our God. He is a Waymaker, a miracle worker. Aaron Brockett • Waymaker
The opposite of fear isn’t faith, it’s love. Now is the time for the church to demonstrate to the world where we place our hope. It isn’t in our health, our money, our daily routine—it’s in our God. He is a Waymaker, a miracle worker. Aaron Brockett • Waymaker
Every single one of us finds ourselves in circumstances we can’t control. While we can play our part, we can’t control the spread of the virus. We can’t control the economy. We can’t control the events of the day. All that leaves us with is trust. Put your trust in God. He is your shepherd, who will lead you, guide you, and comfort you.Aaron Brockett • Hold on to Hope
Every single one of us finds ourselves in circumstances we can’t control. While we can play our part, we can’t control the spread of the virus. We can’t control the economy. We can’t control the events of the day. All that leaves us with is trust. Put your trust in God. He is your shepherd, who will lead you, guide you, and comfort you.Aaron Brockett • Hold on to Hope
We worship not just because God commands it, but because someone else needs it, and you need it. There is nothing else in this life that will carry you through every season you will face like worship will.Aaron Brockett • Worship Your Way Through It
We worship not just because God commands it, but because someone else needs it, and you need it. There is nothing else in this life that will carry you through every season you will face like worship will.Aaron Brockett • Worship Your Way Through It
Jesus had a hunger that always involved people and His mission was to seek and save the lost. As a church, we want to remove unnecessary barriers that keep people from Jesus and 'wreck the roof' to get that one person in our lives to Him.Aaron Brockett • We Are TPCC • Mark 2:1-12
Jesus had a hunger that always involved people and His mission was to seek and save the lost. As a church, we want to remove unnecessary barriers that keep people from Jesus and 'wreck the roof' to get that one person in our lives to Him.Aaron Brockett • We Are TPCC • Mark 2:1-12
When Jesus went to the cross, He wasn't looking out for his own interests. He died a selfless, obedient death—for you! Jesus was modeling humility for all of us. God wants us to imitate Jesus in how we serve and love others. That's how we live in humility.Kyle Riley • We Are TPCC • Philippians 2:1-8
When Jesus went to the cross, He wasn't looking out for his own interests. He died a selfless, obedient death—for you! Jesus was modeling humility for all of us. God wants us to imitate Jesus in how we serve and love others. That's how we live in humility.Kyle Riley • We Are TPCC • Philippians 2:1-8
At the end of every bad decision waits sorrow. Worldly sorrow is condemning. Godly sorrow is a conviction—not a home—and has no regrets because it moves us to repentance, where we can give the weight of our sin over to Jesus.Ryan Bramlett • FOBO • 2 Corinthians 7:8-11
At the end of every bad decision waits sorrow. Worldly sorrow is condemning. Godly sorrow is a conviction—not a home—and has no regrets because it moves us to repentance, where we can give the weight of our sin over to Jesus.Ryan Bramlett • FOBO • 2 Corinthians 7:8-11
God is speaking to us, even though we might not always like what He has to say. He won’t often give specific direction or clarity, but He will give His power and His presence if we are willing to listen to Him and trust in Him through the storm of life's circumstances.Aaron Brockett • FOBO • Matthew 14:22-33
God is speaking to us, even though we might not always like what He has to say. He won’t often give specific direction or clarity, but He will give His power and His presence if we are willing to listen to Him and trust in Him through the storm of life's circumstances.Aaron Brockett • FOBO • Matthew 14:22-33
Laying the title of 'soulmate' on someone will literally crush their soul. We aren’t made to carry that kind of weight. You are 'the one' Jesus died for, the one who is loved by God and adopted by God. He looks at you and says, 'You are my child, and you are enough!'Ryan Bramlett • FOBO • Proverbs 7:6-25
Laying the title of 'soulmate' on someone will literally crush their soul. We aren’t made to carry that kind of weight. You are 'the one' Jesus died for, the one who is loved by God and adopted by God. He looks at you and says, 'You are my child, and you are enough!'Ryan Bramlett • FOBO • Proverbs 7:6-25
God isn’t looking for people who are adequate, but people who are available. Take a step of faith. Stop over-analyzing and do something so big it would fail if God wasn't in it. If it doesn’t work out that doesn’t mean God isn’t at work behind the scenes, developing some things in you that would never take shape if you hadn’t taken a step. God can still work through your poor decisions.Aaron Brockett • FOBO • James 1:2-6
God isn’t looking for people who are adequate, but people who are available. Take a step of faith. Stop over-analyzing and do something so big it would fail if God wasn't in it. If it doesn’t work out that doesn’t mean God isn’t at work behind the scenes, developing some things in you that would never take shape if you hadn’t taken a step. God can still work through your poor decisions.Aaron Brockett • FOBO • James 1:2-6
Screens are an incredible tool and it is amazing what we can do with them. But with all tools, it always depends on how we use them. God always uses technological advances to spread His Word and the love of Jesus. He has orchestrated technology so we could get His message out all over the world.Aaron Brockett • Screen Time • Romans 12:1-2
Screens are an incredible tool and it is amazing what we can do with them. But with all tools, it always depends on how we use them. God always uses technological advances to spread His Word and the love of Jesus. He has orchestrated technology so we could get His message out all over the world.Aaron Brockett • Screen Time • Romans 12:1-2
Don’t allow a good thing to become a god thing in your life. Instead of putting our screens on the altar, we have made them the altar. Where you turn for comfort reveals what you put your hope in. God wants to give you wisdom and direction, for you to power down and give Him space to work in your life.Aaron Brockett • Screen Time • Romans 12:1-2
Don’t allow a good thing to become a god thing in your life. Instead of putting our screens on the altar, we have made them the altar. Where you turn for comfort reveals what you put your hope in. God wants to give you wisdom and direction, for you to power down and give Him space to work in your life.Aaron Brockett • Screen Time • Romans 12:1-2
When your mind and emotions have been hijacked by a screen, when you’re constantly distracted throughout your day, it becomes incredibly difficult to hear from God. Is it possible that God is trying to provide some clarity, but you’re too busy staring at a screen? You can miss the ways He’s directing you, guiding you, and leading you.Aaron Brockett • Screen Time • Romans 12:1-2
When your mind and emotions have been hijacked by a screen, when you’re constantly distracted throughout your day, it becomes incredibly difficult to hear from God. Is it possible that God is trying to provide some clarity, but you’re too busy staring at a screen? You can miss the ways He’s directing you, guiding you, and leading you.Aaron Brockett • Screen Time • Romans 12:1-2
Jesus came to give us something the world hasn’t come up with a satisfying answer for…peace. Peace in the midst of imperfection. God wants you to find your way back to peace, but it’s not something to ever be fully understood because peace isn’t dependent upon circumstances. The perfect Christmas is the one where you can experience peace, when your circumstances are less than perfect.Aaron Brockett • The Way Back • Luke 2:1-19
Jesus came to give us something the world hasn’t come up with a satisfying answer for…peace. Peace in the midst of imperfection. God wants you to find your way back to peace, but it’s not something to ever be fully understood because peace isn’t dependent upon circumstances. The perfect Christmas is the one where you can experience peace, when your circumstances are less than perfect.Aaron Brockett • The Way Back • Luke 2:1-19
So much of our lives get crushed by chaos because we keep focusing on the unexpected and unknown. But it’s not about how—it’s about who. Don’t get lost in the chaos. Even in the mess, even in the chaos, God always has a plan for you. The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. God’s Spirit is with you.Ryan Bramlett • The Way Back • Luke 1:26-38
So much of our lives get crushed by chaos because we keep focusing on the unexpected and unknown. But it’s not about how—it’s about who. Don’t get lost in the chaos. Even in the mess, even in the chaos, God always has a plan for you. The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. God’s Spirit is with you.Ryan Bramlett • The Way Back • Luke 1:26-38
Isolation, insignificance, and insecurity are a recipe for anxiety. To experience anxiety at any level is normal. Anxiety will often feel like you're stuck in a pit with no way out, but it is more like a tunnel with a light at the end. Two practical things you can do are to create new pathways in your brain are: replace your bible reading with bible engagement and invest in life giving relationships. Aaron Brockett • The Way Back • Luke 1:26-38
Isolation, insignificance, and insecurity are a recipe for anxiety. To experience anxiety at any level is normal. Anxiety will often feel like you're stuck in a pit with no way out, but it is more like a tunnel with a light at the end. Two practical things you can do are to create new pathways in your brain are: replace your bible reading with bible engagement and invest in life giving relationships. Aaron Brockett • The Way Back • Luke 1:26-38
When fear reminds you of who you aren’t, let God’s favor remind you of who you are. God tells us: You can’t fail because Jesus already succeeded. You won’t be rejected because Jesus has already been accepted. You are enough because you have favor with God. Do not be afraid—God's favor is the way back from fear.Ryan Bramlett • The Way Back • Luke 1:26-38
When fear reminds you of who you aren’t, let God’s favor remind you of who you are. God tells us: You can’t fail because Jesus already succeeded. You won’t be rejected because Jesus has already been accepted. You are enough because you have favor with God. Do not be afraid—God's favor is the way back from fear.Ryan Bramlett • The Way Back • Luke 1:26-38
There aren’t degrees of sin. There’s just sin. There aren’t categories of people. There’s just people. Jesus loves people and is the only one who has the power to free us from our sin. The good news is that Jesus says, "Come as you are!" The even better news is that Jesus refuses to leave us that way.Aaron Brockett • modgniK • Matthew 9:9-13
There aren’t degrees of sin. There’s just sin. There aren’t categories of people. There’s just people. Jesus loves people and is the only one who has the power to free us from our sin. The good news is that Jesus says, "Come as you are!" The even better news is that Jesus refuses to leave us that way.Aaron Brockett • modgniK • Matthew 9:9-13
Great people give their lives away. The world clamors and claws for power, recognition, position, and title. Jesus says, “Not so with you.” You live with a different set of kingdom values. If you can do this, we’ll all get a healthier you, a healthier marriage, healthier kids, healthier work environment, a healthier team, a healthier church.Aaron Brockett • modgniK • Mark 10
Great people give their lives away. The world clamors and claws for power, recognition, position, and title. Jesus says, “Not so with you.” You live with a different set of kingdom values. If you can do this, we’ll all get a healthier you, a healthier marriage, healthier kids, healthier work environment, a healthier team, a healthier church.Aaron Brockett • modgniK • Mark 10
God wants us to be people in whom and through whom generosity flows like a river. In the earthly kingdom, stockpiling and security are the norm. But in God’s kingdom, generosity stands out. At Traders Point, we are focusing on our generosity in four vision lanes: vulnerable children, churches in our city, new churches, and leadership development.Aaron Brockett • modgniK • 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
God wants us to be people in whom and through whom generosity flows like a river. In the earthly kingdom, stockpiling and security are the norm. But in God’s kingdom, generosity stands out. At Traders Point, we are focusing on our generosity in four vision lanes: vulnerable children, churches in our city, new churches, and leadership development.Aaron Brockett • modgniK • 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
God wants more for your life than you could ever imagine. His plan for you is greatness. But God’s idea of greatness is nothing like the world’s idea of greatness. John the Baptist, the greatest to ever live, according to Jesus, left us a perfect example of what it means to descend into greatness. His life had maximum impact, but it also came with maximum sacrifice.Petie Kinder • modgniK • Matthew 11:7-11
God wants more for your life than you could ever imagine. His plan for you is greatness. But God’s idea of greatness is nothing like the world’s idea of greatness. John the Baptist, the greatest to ever live, according to Jesus, left us a perfect example of what it means to descend into greatness. His life had maximum impact, but it also came with maximum sacrifice.Petie Kinder • modgniK • Matthew 11:7-11
On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus acts out a lesson in servitude. He shows us the spirit He expects in those who follow Him: He puts others first. When we find our identity in Jesus— when we know we are His children and part of His family—we can serve others in any capacity. Greatness in Christ’s eyes does not come from having many servants but from being the servant of many. He gives us His spirit to be able to go, serve and love!Ryan Bramlett • modgniK • John 13:1-20
On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus acts out a lesson in servitude. He shows us the spirit He expects in those who follow Him: He puts others first. When we find our identity in Jesus— when we know we are His children and part of His family—we can serve others in any capacity. Greatness in Christ’s eyes does not come from having many servants but from being the servant of many. He gives us His spirit to be able to go, serve and love!Ryan Bramlett • modgniK • John 13:1-20
In our society, more is more, but Jesus consistently taught and modeled that the more you’re looking for is found in less. The way to become full is to empty yourself. Lay down your pride, rights, and desire to control the outcomes. God doesn’t want you to be dependent upon something temporary because His kingdom is forever.Aaron Brockett • modgniK • Luke 12:13-34
In our society, more is more, but Jesus consistently taught and modeled that the more you’re looking for is found in less. The way to become full is to empty yourself. Lay down your pride, rights, and desire to control the outcomes. God doesn’t want you to be dependent upon something temporary because His kingdom is forever.Aaron Brockett • modgniK • Luke 12:13-34
Transformation is never a transaction and saying “thanks” shouldn’t be one either. Jesus is more interested in the development of your heart and character, because not everything in life will go your way. You can find something to be thankful about in every situation. Thankfulness is what helps us maximize every single moment in life…even the difficult ones. That’s someone who is being transformed.Aaron Brockett • 6 Words that Can Change Your Life • Luke 17:11-19
Transformation is never a transaction and saying “thanks” shouldn’t be one either. Jesus is more interested in the development of your heart and character, because not everything in life will go your way. You can find something to be thankful about in every situation. Thankfulness is what helps us maximize every single moment in life…even the difficult ones. That’s someone who is being transformed.Aaron Brockett • 6 Words that Can Change Your Life • Luke 17:11-19
It’s by faith that we are saved. Faith that believes, and a humble soul that cries out for help. And Jesus has made it known exactly how he will respond. He will respond with 'yes, I will help you.' That’s what makes Jesus marvel. When we believe in Him. When we place our faith in Him and we say, “Jesus, I believe because of the fact that you overcame death and sin—and I believe you can help me do the same.” He is not done helping us.Ryan Bramlett • 6 Words that Can Change Your Life • Luke 7:1-10
It’s by faith that we are saved. Faith that believes, and a humble soul that cries out for help. And Jesus has made it known exactly how he will respond. He will respond with 'yes, I will help you.' That’s what makes Jesus marvel. When we believe in Him. When we place our faith in Him and we say, “Jesus, I believe because of the fact that you overcame death and sin—and I believe you can help me do the same.” He is not done helping us.Ryan Bramlett • 6 Words that Can Change Your Life • Luke 7:1-10
In one way or another, we have all fallen into that trap of chasing after and pursuing enough. Most of the time, it leaves us feeling pretty miserable. We’ve accomplished a goal, reached a status, or bought the thing we wanted but it doesn’t feel as satisfying as we’d hoped. When we reach the line of what we thought was enough, it only gets further away, leaving us feeling unfulfilled. We can learn to be content in all circumstances because we trust that God will catch us, and always provide enough!Aaron Brockett • 6 Words that Can Change Your Life • 1 Kings 17
In one way or another, we have all fallen into that trap of chasing after and pursuing enough. Most of the time, it leaves us feeling pretty miserable. We’ve accomplished a goal, reached a status, or bought the thing we wanted but it doesn’t feel as satisfying as we’d hoped. When we reach the line of what we thought was enough, it only gets further away, leaving us feeling unfulfilled. We can learn to be content in all circumstances because we trust that God will catch us, and always provide enough!Aaron Brockett • 6 Words that Can Change Your Life • 1 Kings 17
There is power in the word no, but it often gets a bad rap. Most of us don’t want to let anyone down or miss an opportunity, so we say yes too often and for the wrong reasons. If we can learn to say no appropriately, we can clear space for God focus on what He has called us to do with our time.Aaron Brockett • 6 Words that Can Change Your Life • Nehemiah 6
There is power in the word no, but it often gets a bad rap. Most of us don’t want to let anyone down or miss an opportunity, so we say yes too often and for the wrong reasons. If we can learn to say no appropriately, we can clear space for God focus on what He has called us to do with our time.Aaron Brockett • 6 Words that Can Change Your Life • Nehemiah 6
We all have fallen short of hitting God’s mark of perfection. All we need to say is, “God I’m sorry,” and in humility, let Jesus take the shot for us and the arrows that were meant for us. Saying "sorry" could be the very thing that has a domino effect to change our lives. When we talk about forgiveness, we also need to consider how saying asking for forgiveness can transform our relationships!Ryan Bramlett • 6 Words that Can Change Your Life • Luke 18:9-14
We all have fallen short of hitting God’s mark of perfection. All we need to say is, “God I’m sorry,” and in humility, let Jesus take the shot for us and the arrows that were meant for us. Saying "sorry" could be the very thing that has a domino effect to change our lives. When we talk about forgiveness, we also need to consider how saying asking for forgiveness can transform our relationships!Ryan Bramlett • 6 Words that Can Change Your Life • Luke 18:9-14
Tuning in to the "wow" that’s already in our hearts can genuinely bring about real change to our lives. In Revelation 4, John has done his best to describe for us a worship experience, what it looks and feels like to enter into the presence of God--a true "wow" experience. Our lives can change when we learn to worship God not for what we see, but for who He is. When you can’t work or worry your way through a difficult season, you can worship through it.Aaron Brockett • 6 Words that Can Change Your Life • Revelation 4
Tuning in to the "wow" that’s already in our hearts can genuinely bring about real change to our lives. In Revelation 4, John has done his best to describe for us a worship experience, what it looks and feels like to enter into the presence of God--a true "wow" experience. Our lives can change when we learn to worship God not for what we see, but for who He is. When you can’t work or worry your way through a difficult season, you can worship through it.Aaron Brockett • 6 Words that Can Change Your Life • Revelation 4
Driving at 10 and 2 gives you the most control possible because you can move in either direction. The right position gives you the edge in emergency situations. When you place your faith in Jesus, He gives you the Spirit of God who will help shift your hands up to 10 and 2, to live under His influence instead of the influence of alcohol. One of the best ways to be filled with the Spirit of God is to sing!Ryan Bramlett • Rumble Strip • Ephesians 5
Driving at 10 and 2 gives you the most control possible because you can move in either direction. The right position gives you the edge in emergency situations. When you place your faith in Jesus, He gives you the Spirit of God who will help shift your hands up to 10 and 2, to live under His influence instead of the influence of alcohol. One of the best ways to be filled with the Spirit of God is to sing!Ryan Bramlett • Rumble Strip • Ephesians 5
Following Jesus isn't always easy, but it's not complicated. There's a lot of things that can distract us. All of us have to get to a place where we are willing to surrender to the rumble strips God has lovingly placed in our lives. They come in unexpected places sometimes. When we humble ourselves, God's strength begins to flow through us to help us walk free.Aaron Brockett • Rumble Strip • 2 Kings 5
Following Jesus isn't always easy, but it's not complicated. There's a lot of things that can distract us. All of us have to get to a place where we are willing to surrender to the rumble strips God has lovingly placed in our lives. They come in unexpected places sometimes. When we humble ourselves, God's strength begins to flow through us to help us walk free.Aaron Brockett • Rumble Strip • 2 Kings 5
Last week, we talked about making course corrections so we can get from where we are to where we want to be in life. This week, we look at the people in our car. God brings people into and out of our lives at various stages and places for specific reasons. God always uses people to help people grow. Aaron helped us see that we flourish as human beings when we are rightly connected with God and rightly connected with people.Aaron Brockett • Rumble Strip • Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Last week, we talked about making course corrections so we can get from where we are to where we want to be in life. This week, we look at the people in our car. God brings people into and out of our lives at various stages and places for specific reasons. God always uses people to help people grow. Aaron helped us see that we flourish as human beings when we are rightly connected with God and rightly connected with people.Aaron Brockett • Rumble Strip • Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
There are three things we need to know about rumble strips: They wake you up, alerting you to danger; they are still inside the safety zone; and they assist you to your destination. The road isn’t the only place we need a rumble strip. We need them in our daily lives, to help us arrive safely at our destination. We can avoid some of our greatest regrets if we pay attention to the rumble strips God gave us.Aaron Brockett • Rumble Strip • Proverbs 4
There are three things we need to know about rumble strips: They wake you up, alerting you to danger; they are still inside the safety zone; and they assist you to your destination. The road isn’t the only place we need a rumble strip. We need them in our daily lives, to help us arrive safely at our destination. We can avoid some of our greatest regrets if we pay attention to the rumble strips God gave us.Aaron Brockett • Rumble Strip • Proverbs 4
We often assume that prayer is what good people do when they are at their best, but that isn’t true! Prayer is what imperfect people do with their imperfections. We all have a stain in our lives. As hard as we try on our own to scrub it out, it won’t ever go away. Conviction might be uncomfortable, but it’s a gift from God that brings us back to Him whenever we are heading in the wrong direction. When we genuinely repent, or get real with God, we can experience joy!Aaron Brockett • Summer in the Psalms • Psalm 51
We often assume that prayer is what good people do when they are at their best, but that isn’t true! Prayer is what imperfect people do with their imperfections. We all have a stain in our lives. As hard as we try on our own to scrub it out, it won’t ever go away. Conviction might be uncomfortable, but it’s a gift from God that brings us back to Him whenever we are heading in the wrong direction. When we genuinely repent, or get real with God, we can experience joy!Aaron Brockett • Summer in the Psalms • Psalm 51
Jesus is unshakeable. He walked out of a grave with an invitation to put your whole trust in Him. Jesus alone can end the overwhelming, never-ending cycle of escape. You can cry out to Him in prayer and talk to Him about what's really going on in your life. Let Him lead you to high ground!Ryan Bramlett • Summer in the Psalms • Psalm 61 and 62
Jesus is unshakeable. He walked out of a grave with an invitation to put your whole trust in Him. Jesus alone can end the overwhelming, never-ending cycle of escape. You can cry out to Him in prayer and talk to Him about what's really going on in your life. Let Him lead you to high ground!Ryan Bramlett • Summer in the Psalms • Psalm 61 and 62
Author Eugene Peterson wrote, “Prayer is the means by which our language becomes honest, true, and personal in response to God.” This week, we looked at Psalm 139, which is an invitation to be authentic with God. He already knows everything about us, and He says we are precious to Him! We can rest knowing we are fully known and fully loved.Aaron Brockett • Summer in the Psalms • Psalm 139
Author Eugene Peterson wrote, “Prayer is the means by which our language becomes honest, true, and personal in response to God.” This week, we looked at Psalm 139, which is an invitation to be authentic with God. He already knows everything about us, and He says we are precious to Him! We can rest knowing we are fully known and fully loved.Aaron Brockett • Summer in the Psalms • Psalm 139
One of the biggest lessons we can learn from the Book of Psalms is that we can be vulnerable with God. And when we can't find the words, the Psalms give us a real and raw vocabulary for our prayers. Psalm 25 shows us that when we are battling intense shame, we can take it straight to God and be real with Him. When we do, we are reminded not of who we are, but of who God is. We are then able to walk out of shame and walk into our true identity in Christ.Ryan Bramlett • Summer in the Psalms • Psalm 25
One of the biggest lessons we can learn from the Book of Psalms is that we can be vulnerable with God. And when we can't find the words, the Psalms give us a real and raw vocabulary for our prayers. Psalm 25 shows us that when we are battling intense shame, we can take it straight to God and be real with Him. When we do, we are reminded not of who we are, but of who God is. We are then able to walk out of shame and walk into our true identity in Christ.Ryan Bramlett • Summer in the Psalms • Psalm 25
A lot of times, the direction we should take in life or the choices we should make aren't very clear. It can feel like we're nosediving—and we may not even realize it until we crash. Is there a way to know we're going the right way? Proverbs, a book of wisdom, can help us find the clarity we need to discern God's will.Ryan Bramlett • Sky-High Nose Dive • Proverbs 16:1-9
A lot of times, the direction we should take in life or the choices we should make aren't very clear. It can feel like we're nosediving—and we may not even realize it until we crash. Is there a way to know we're going the right way? Proverbs, a book of wisdom, can help us find the clarity we need to discern God's will.Ryan Bramlett • Sky-High Nose Dive • Proverbs 16:1-9
The Resurrection of Jesus gives us purpose! We are built for every season, reason, challenge, and opposition, because it is the power to pursue a transformed life. As we wrap up Romans 8, Kenny Hart helped us understand: This chapter isn't about what you're less than, but about how God is more than!Kenny Hart • 4x8 • Romans 8:31-39
The Resurrection of Jesus gives us purpose! We are built for every season, reason, challenge, and opposition, because it is the power to pursue a transformed life. As we wrap up Romans 8, Kenny Hart helped us understand: This chapter isn't about what you're less than, but about how God is more than!Kenny Hart • 4x8 • Romans 8:31-39
We all face difficulty and hardship, and we all long for it to end. God assures us: what you hope for has been promised, what has been promised will come to pass, and it will come to pass no matter what. The power of this perspective from God should give us peace that transcends all understanding, hope that endures through it all, and unshakeable joy!Petie Kinder • 4x8 • Romans 8:18-30
We all face difficulty and hardship, and we all long for it to end. God assures us: what you hope for has been promised, what has been promised will come to pass, and it will come to pass no matter what. The power of this perspective from God should give us peace that transcends all understanding, hope that endures through it all, and unshakeable joy!Petie Kinder • 4x8 • Romans 8:18-30
We can either be dominated by our sin nature or controlled by the Spirit. When we accept the freedom that Jesus offers, the Holy Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives in us, and we have no obligation to do what our sinful nature urges us to do! This should make us indebted to him—not in debt to him. Therefore, we should want to “lean in,” allowing the Holy Spirit to work in and through us so that we can make an eternal difference in the lives of others!Aaron Brockett • 4x8 • Romans 8
We can either be dominated by our sin nature or controlled by the Spirit. When we accept the freedom that Jesus offers, the Holy Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives in us, and we have no obligation to do what our sinful nature urges us to do! This should make us indebted to him—not in debt to him. Therefore, we should want to “lean in,” allowing the Holy Spirit to work in and through us so that we can make an eternal difference in the lives of others!Aaron Brockett • 4x8 • Romans 8
Jesus never asks us to become religious, clean up our behavior or get all our questions answered. Even with the faith of a mustard seed, we can walk into a relationship, a personal connection, to him. He invites us to trust him!Aaron Brockett • Easter 2019 • John 19:38-42
Jesus never asks us to become religious, clean up our behavior or get all our questions answered. Even with the faith of a mustard seed, we can walk into a relationship, a personal connection, to him. He invites us to trust him!Aaron Brockett • Easter 2019 • John 19:38-42
Through our series, Gains, in 2 Timothy, Paul is in a Roman prison cell, about to be executed. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he chooses to spend his final days pouring into younger leaders. In the same way Paul was helping them train for spiritual growth and maturity, we should be training for our own spiritual gains, all for the purpose of pouring into others, helping them become more like Jesus.Aaron Brockett • Gains • 2 Timothy 4
Through our series, Gains, in 2 Timothy, Paul is in a Roman prison cell, about to be executed. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he chooses to spend his final days pouring into younger leaders. In the same way Paul was helping them train for spiritual growth and maturity, we should be training for our own spiritual gains, all for the purpose of pouring into others, helping them become more like Jesus.Aaron Brockett • Gains • 2 Timothy 4
This week, Petie helped us see that when we play our lives to the moment or play our lives to our surroundings and the people around us, we end up with “misguided loves” that can wreck us—wrecked relationships, wrecked finances, wrecked mental health, wrecked careers and more. But when we play our lives to our training, we can live a life of integrity, generosity and humility to become world-changing men and women of God.Petie Kinder • Gains • 2 Timothy 3
This week, Petie helped us see that when we play our lives to the moment or play our lives to our surroundings and the people around us, we end up with “misguided loves” that can wreck us—wrecked relationships, wrecked finances, wrecked mental health, wrecked careers and more. But when we play our lives to our training, we can live a life of integrity, generosity and humility to become world-changing men and women of God.Petie Kinder • Gains • 2 Timothy 3
Each of us has opportunities to influence others’ lives, for good or bad. Each day, we must ask ourselves, “In what ways will I be missed when I am gone?” in order to make the most of the life God has given us. Your legacy will be determined by how you give yourself away. You will die to no one’s regret if you live to no one’s benefit. Stop thinking about living for others and start doing it!Cal Jernigan • Gains • 2 Timothy 2
Each of us has opportunities to influence others’ lives, for good or bad. Each day, we must ask ourselves, “In what ways will I be missed when I am gone?” in order to make the most of the life God has given us. Your legacy will be determined by how you give yourself away. You will die to no one’s regret if you live to no one’s benefit. Stop thinking about living for others and start doing it!Cal Jernigan • Gains • 2 Timothy 2
Only in Jesus can you find your God-given purpose and use your gifts to maximize your impact to be a true world changer. But, we will never experience the growth and gains that God intends for us until we start pouring into others.Petie Kinder • Gains • 2 Timothy 1
Only in Jesus can you find your God-given purpose and use your gifts to maximize your impact to be a true world changer. But, we will never experience the growth and gains that God intends for us until we start pouring into others.Petie Kinder • Gains • 2 Timothy 1
Asking questions, and pursuing the answers, is how we grow in Christ. We want to be the kind of church where we can ask our questions with a humble and teachable spirit as we seek Jesus together.Aaron Brockett • Asking for a Friend • 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Asking questions, and pursuing the answers, is how we grow in Christ. We want to be the kind of church where we can ask our questions with a humble and teachable spirit as we seek Jesus together.Aaron Brockett • Asking for a Friend • 2 Timothy 3:16-17
It doesn’t matter how messy you are; God loves you. God loves messy people! When God’s perfect grace intersects with our messy lives, it looks like messy grace. We can learn to love each other as God loves us when we understand that love is the tension of both grace and truth.Caleb Kaltenbach • Asking for a Friend • John 8:2-11
It doesn’t matter how messy you are; God loves you. God loves messy people! When God’s perfect grace intersects with our messy lives, it looks like messy grace. We can learn to love each other as God loves us when we understand that love is the tension of both grace and truth.Caleb Kaltenbach • Asking for a Friend • John 8:2-11
When we look at the life of Jesus, we never find him standing against people. He was always sitting with people! He showed compassion, empathy, and understanding. God wants us to sit with people and love them with the truth. Giving your life to Jesus means submitting all of your wants and desires to him, finding your primary identity in him, and making your prayer, “More of you, Jesus, and less of me, until it is Christ alone in my life.”Aaron Brockett • Asking for a Friend • Matthew 19:4-5
When we look at the life of Jesus, we never find him standing against people. He was always sitting with people! He showed compassion, empathy, and understanding. God wants us to sit with people and love them with the truth. Giving your life to Jesus means submitting all of your wants and desires to him, finding your primary identity in him, and making your prayer, “More of you, Jesus, and less of me, until it is Christ alone in my life.”Aaron Brockett • Asking for a Friend • Matthew 19:4-5
God promised life on earth would be tough, but he also promised never to leave us, to give purpose to our pain, and to offer hope when life seem hopeless. The ultimate response to pain and suffering isn’t an explanation, but the incarnation. Jesus came into our world to bring redemption for our pain and suffering!Aaron Brockett • Asking for a Friend • John 16:33
God promised life on earth would be tough, but he also promised never to leave us, to give purpose to our pain, and to offer hope when life seem hopeless. The ultimate response to pain and suffering isn’t an explanation, but the incarnation. Jesus came into our world to bring redemption for our pain and suffering!Aaron Brockett • Asking for a Friend • John 16:33
The importance Jesus placed on relationships should change how we approach them. He didn’t just teach others how to have healthy relationships, he modeled it with the way he lived. His example and teachings tell us a lot about relationships, and we can place all our relationship questions next to his answers.Ryan Bramlett • Asking for a Friend • John 13:34
The importance Jesus placed on relationships should change how we approach them. He didn’t just teach others how to have healthy relationships, he modeled it with the way he lived. His example and teachings tell us a lot about relationships, and we can place all our relationship questions next to his answers.Ryan Bramlett • Asking for a Friend • John 13:34
God, in his great goodness and love, chose us before the creation of the world to be his children! This is incredible news! How we view this news, and how we view ourselves, will determine the trajectory of our lives.Petie Kinder • No More Fatherless • Ephesians 1:3-7
God, in his great goodness and love, chose us before the creation of the world to be his children! This is incredible news! How we view this news, and how we view ourselves, will determine the trajectory of our lives.Petie Kinder • No More Fatherless • Ephesians 1:3-7
Jesus wants to free us from being pinned down by shame. When healthy conviction comes, we can either cover up or come clean. Covering up leads to unhealthy shame, but Jesus went to the cross to destroy our shame. When we come clean, sin no longer defines us.Aaron Brockett • Killing What's Killing You • John 4:4-29
Jesus wants to free us from being pinned down by shame. When healthy conviction comes, we can either cover up or come clean. Covering up leads to unhealthy shame, but Jesus went to the cross to destroy our shame. When we come clean, sin no longer defines us.Aaron Brockett • Killing What's Killing You • John 4:4-29
All of us have the capacity to get angry. The bible doesn’t prohibit anger—it’s a very real emotion! But we have to learn to express anger in a healthy way, or it will lead to bitterness. And there’s no healthy expression for bitterness. It’s just toxic.Aaron Brockett • Killing What's Killing You • Ephesians 4
All of us have the capacity to get angry. The bible doesn’t prohibit anger—it’s a very real emotion! But we have to learn to express anger in a healthy way, or it will lead to bitterness. And there’s no healthy expression for bitterness. It’s just toxic.Aaron Brockett • Killing What's Killing You • Ephesians 4
As followers of Jesus, we are under no obligation to get caught in the webs that bring spiritual and emotional death. Instead, we can kill what is killing us through the power of the Spirit. This week, Aaron talked about the web of worry. If worry is the web, the thing that spins that web most often is fear.Aaron Brockett • Killing What's Killing You • Judges 6:11-17
As followers of Jesus, we are under no obligation to get caught in the webs that bring spiritual and emotional death. Instead, we can kill what is killing us through the power of the Spirit. This week, Aaron talked about the web of worry. If worry is the web, the thing that spins that web most often is fear.Aaron Brockett • Killing What's Killing You • Judges 6:11-17
Like spider webs, we often don’t see life’s biggest problems coming until we’re tangled up in them. We want to avoid the webs, but what we really need is to kill the spider—or get to the roots and true causes of our issues.Aaron Brockett • Killing What's Killing You • Romans 8:12-13
Like spider webs, we often don’t see life’s biggest problems coming until we’re tangled up in them. We want to avoid the webs, but what we really need is to kill the spider—or get to the roots and true causes of our issues.Aaron Brockett • Killing What's Killing You • Romans 8:12-13
There are all kinds of parties, but what kind of party does God want to throw? By knowing Jesus, understanding what he celebrates and values, and what his heart beats for, we will find the answer.Ryan Bramlett • Search Party • Luke 15
There are all kinds of parties, but what kind of party does God want to throw? By knowing Jesus, understanding what he celebrates and values, and what his heart beats for, we will find the answer.Ryan Bramlett • Search Party • Luke 15
The substance of Christmas is that God would choose to send his son into the world in and through a very messy and imperfect group of people in order to satisfy three questions that reside in all of us: Why is this happening? What am I supposed to do? Am I enough?Aaron Brockett • Evergreen • Matthew 1:16
The substance of Christmas is that God would choose to send his son into the world in and through a very messy and imperfect group of people in order to satisfy three questions that reside in all of us: Why is this happening? What am I supposed to do? Am I enough?Aaron Brockett • Evergreen • Matthew 1:16
People often misunderstand God’s desires. He did not send Jesus into the world to turn bad people into good people; he came to turn dead people into alive people through courageous faith in him!Petie Kinder • Evergreen • Matthew 1:5
People often misunderstand God’s desires. He did not send Jesus into the world to turn bad people into good people; he came to turn dead people into alive people through courageous faith in him!Petie Kinder • Evergreen • Matthew 1:5
Jesus came to bring hope, and when things seemed darkest, he came to bring light. The power of Christmas is that God involved other people and their stories. We find those stories in Jesus’ family tree.Aaron Brockett • Evergreen • Matthew 1:6
Jesus came to bring hope, and when things seemed darkest, he came to bring light. The power of Christmas is that God involved other people and their stories. We find those stories in Jesus’ family tree.Aaron Brockett • Evergreen • Matthew 1:6
Trees play a prominent role in the Bible, and in Matthew 1 we find a unique kind of tree—a family tree. Your family tree tells you who you are and where you come from.Aaron Brockett • Evergreen • Matthew 1:2
Trees play a prominent role in the Bible, and in Matthew 1 we find a unique kind of tree—a family tree. Your family tree tells you who you are and where you come from.Aaron Brockett • Evergreen • Matthew 1:2
All of us know what it is to experience anxiety and depression to some degree, but God promises his followers peace that passes understanding.Petie Kinder • On Edge • Philippians 4:6-7
All of us know what it is to experience anxiety and depression to some degree, but God promises his followers peace that passes understanding.Petie Kinder • On Edge • Philippians 4:6-7
All of us experience anxiety and depression to some degree. God has some very specific and helpful things to say to us about these issues.Aaron Brockett • On Edge • Lamentations 3:1-24
All of us experience anxiety and depression to some degree. God has some very specific and helpful things to say to us about these issues.Aaron Brockett • On Edge • Lamentations 3:1-24
Intimacy with God requires experiencing his faithfulness in life’s valleys, not just the peaks.Aaron Brockett • Trust Issues • Habakkuk 1-3
Intimacy with God requires experiencing his faithfulness in life’s valleys, not just the peaks.Aaron Brockett • Trust Issues • Habakkuk 1-3
The Pharisees were the church leaders of Jesus’s day, and most assumed they were good role models and spiritual examples of how to worship and follow God. However, Jesus knew what was in their hearts—he knew the Pharisees were power-hungry, attention-seeking, self-centered leaders.Petie Kinder • Trust Issues • Matthew 23:23-28
The Pharisees were the church leaders of Jesus’s day, and most assumed they were good role models and spiritual examples of how to worship and follow God. However, Jesus knew what was in their hearts—he knew the Pharisees were power-hungry, attention-seeking, self-centered leaders.Petie Kinder • Trust Issues • Matthew 23:23-28
We don’t come into the world with trust issues, we develop them. Trust issues occur when someone you felt close to hurts you, disappoints you, or lets you down in some way. It could be intentional or unintentional—it doesn’t really matter. When trust is broken, a relational debt develops, and we naturally end up with “exes” (people we have written off or lost hope in).Aaron Brockett • Trust Issues • Philemon 1:4-18
We don’t come into the world with trust issues, we develop them. Trust issues occur when someone you felt close to hurts you, disappoints you, or lets you down in some way. It could be intentional or unintentional—it doesn’t really matter. When trust is broken, a relational debt develops, and we naturally end up with “exes” (people we have written off or lost hope in).Aaron Brockett • Trust Issues • Philemon 1:4-18
This is an archived series about the steps of Growth Track. If you’re looking to take your next step, check out our Digital Growth Track steps!Aaron Brockett • Growth Track • 1 Peter 4:10-11
This is an archived series about the steps of Growth Track. If you’re looking to take your next step, check out our Digital Growth Track steps!Aaron Brockett • Growth Track • 1 Peter 4:10-11
This is an archived series about the steps of Growth Track. If you’re looking to take your next step, check out our Digital Growth Track steps!Aaron Brockett • Growth Track • 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
This is an archived series about the steps of Growth Track. If you’re looking to take your next step, check out our Digital Growth Track steps!Aaron Brockett • Growth Track • 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
This is an archived series about the steps of Growth Track. If you’re looking to take your next step, check out our Digital Growth Track steps!Aaron Brockett • Growth Track • Hebrews 10:24-25
This is an archived series about the steps of Growth Track. If you’re looking to take your next step, check out our Digital Growth Track steps!Aaron Brockett • Growth Track • Hebrews 10:24-25
This is an archived series about the steps of Growth Track. If you’re looking to take your next step, check out our Digital Growth Track steps!Aaron Brockett • Growth Track • John 1:35-46
This is an archived series about the steps of Growth Track. If you’re looking to take your next step, check out our Digital Growth Track steps!Aaron Brockett • Growth Track • John 1:35-46
Christianity is not a merit system–we are saved by grace through faith.Jake Barker • Stories that Change Everything • Luke 18:9-14
Christianity is not a merit system–we are saved by grace through faith.Jake Barker • Stories that Change Everything • Luke 18:9-14
You’ve been given incredible value. Even if up to this point you haven’t believed it or known it!Petie Kinder • Stories that Change Everything • Matthew 25:14-30
You’ve been given incredible value. Even if up to this point you haven’t believed it or known it!Petie Kinder • Stories that Change Everything • Matthew 25:14-30
Jesus wants you to know him and trust him. He will use any means to show you that.Joseph Barkley • Stories that Change Everything • Mark 4:1-20
Jesus wants you to know him and trust him. He will use any means to show you that.Joseph Barkley • Stories that Change Everything • Mark 4:1-20
We’re all prodigals in some sense. We've all rebelled and spent until we had nothing. Come home.Aaron Brockett • Stories that Change Everything • Luke 15:11-32
We’re all prodigals in some sense. We've all rebelled and spent until we had nothing. Come home.Aaron Brockett • Stories that Change Everything • Luke 15:11-32
When it comes to our relationships with our kids, we want to be prayerful and intentional, not overbearing or uninvolved.Aaron Brockett • Fight of Your Life • 1 Kings 2
When it comes to our relationships with our kids, we want to be prayerful and intentional, not overbearing or uninvolved.Aaron Brockett • Fight of Your Life • 1 Kings 2
Aaron Brockett • Slip of the Tongue • Psalm 141:3 • Ephesians 4:2-4 • Ephesians 4:15 • Ezekiel 33:6 • Matthew 18:15 • 1 Corinthians 4:14 • Colossians 3:16 • Proverbs 15:1 • 2 Corinthians 2:4 • 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Aaron Brockett • Slip of the Tongue • Psalm 141:3 • Ephesians 4:2-4 • Ephesians 4:15 • Ezekiel 33:6 • Matthew 18:15 • 1 Corinthians 4:14 • Colossians 3:16 • Proverbs 15:1 • 2 Corinthians 2:4 • 1 Thessalonians 5:11
What goes into the heart will eventually come out of the mouth.Aaron Brockett • Slip of the Tongue • James 3:8, Proverbs 18:21, Matthew 12:24 & 33-37; Jeremiah 17:9; Genesis 1:3-5 & 3:1; John 1:1-5; Psalm 141:3, Ephesians 4:15
What goes into the heart will eventually come out of the mouth.Aaron Brockett • Slip of the Tongue • James 3:8, Proverbs 18:21, Matthew 12:24 & 33-37; Jeremiah 17:9; Genesis 1:3-5 & 3:1; John 1:1-5; Psalm 141:3, Ephesians 4:15